<p>Set in coastal California during World War II this 1943 mystery follows Percy Peacock a psychologist as he navigates a blackout filled with intrigue and murder. With two victims and a wide range of suspects-including a Don Juan gamblers and a couple with marital troubles-Peacock must solve the murders amidst alibis and mounting tension. The novel delivers a well-plotted classic whodunit that intertwines personal and societal conflicts.</p><p><br></p>