When Herbert Endicott is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Lieutenant Valcour is called to investigate what appears to be an impossible murder. As he delves deeper into the case, a tangled web of secrets, jealousy, greed, and deception begins to emerge.
With every passing hour, the case grows more perplexing. Every suspect has a motive. Every clue leads to another question.
A landmark of Golden Age detective fiction, Murder by the Clock is Rufus King's debut novel featuring the brilliant Lieutenant Valcour. Packed with twists and an unforgettable impossible crime, this classic mystery will keep you guessing until the very last minute.
