Suicide Chapel (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

<p><strong><em>Suicide Chapel</em> is a non-supernatural but still wildly bizarre case for Seabury Quinn's celebrated occult detective Dr. Jules de Grandin and his friend Dr. Trowbridge.</strong></p><p>The story begins with a series of baffling and brutal attacks on young women in Harrisonville New Jersey. The cases which at first appear to be murders or kidnappings bear a distinct and horrifying clue: traces of gorilla hair at the scene.</p><p>De Grandin's investigation into the unusual assaults and disappearances uncovers a dark and violent backstory involving a former member of a safari named Everton. Years ago Everton was betrayed and left to the mercies of a hostile African tribe by his avaricious companions. Though presumed dead Everton survived and returned--not just to seek revenge but to do so with the help of a perfectly trained full-grown gorilla.</p><p>The climax of the story takes place at the titular location an abandoned dilapidated chapel outside of town a spot known to the locals as Suicide Chapel for its grim history. Here De Grandin and Trowbridge must confront the vengeance-crazed man and his savage simian accomplice to rescue the latest captive. This tale is a pulp classic trading in the supernatural for a thrilling and unconventional combination of exotic crime revenge and creature horror.</p>