The Case of the Instruments in the Cupboard - a rather boring name, for a far livelier story. What actually happened to the Hawkwell family? What caused Reynard to change his name and start a new life? Why did he make instruments out of someone's corpse? All this and more, will be revealed…“

— An Extract from Bizarre Crimes of the 21st Century by P.I. Carter.

In memory of Edgar King - He who could have Dreamed, but left too soon

— Dedication in republished edition of “The Night's Shadow” by Phyllis Clifton