In his unique fictional rendering of the lives of renowned historical figures C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, members of the Inklings, and mystery writers Dorothy Sayers and Agatha Christie, and more, author John Kelly reveals “the other side of the Inklings.” He writes, “This was how it had always felt back at the start. Men talking about literature or the news of the day, sharing a smoke and a pint of their favorite drink, and, most important, jesting together about some part of life, faith, or work. That was where the Inklings had begun. … But lately, underneath the rosy surface and academic façade, the Inklings were becoming something entirely different.”
When an unexpected guest confronts the Inklings with the news of a murder involving a man who participated in a secret society of questionable character, he says, “Murder has taken place. … What will you do about it? The only thing needed for evil to flourish in this world is for good men to simply stand idly by and do nothing. … Will you stand aside when you know very well you could do something? Will you only write stories about heroes, or will you be a part of something truly heroic and significant yourselves?”
The Inklings’ answers to these questions form the heart of this historically informative, spiritually perceptive, and gripping mystery that draws the nascent detectives back in time to confront a long-hidden crime committed by evil people.
Enthusiasts of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Dorothy Sayers, and Agatha Christie are sure to enjoy this creative version of their experiences.
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About the Author
Sonya VanderVeen Feddema is a freelance writer and a member of Covenant CRC in St. Catharines, Ontario.