Murder at the Merton Library (Wrexford & Sloane #7)

by Andrea Penrose

“The forces of the cosmos depend on us to define the morality of their astounding powers.” Wrexford pocketed the sample. “Alas, human nature is the weak link in the chain of events.”

It is a curse of human nature that we are inclined to believe things that we wish to be true.

“Vengeance doesn’t soothe the soul, lad.” Wrexford reached out to touch Raven’s shoulder—and then pulled him into a fierce hug. “It’s forces like love and family which bring the light that helps banish the darkness.”