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Charlotte Armstrong’s *The Turret Room* unfolds in a quiet New Hampshire community, where rumors swirl about Daniel Lacey, a reclusive farmer accused of homicidal madness. Young Edie Thompson, convinced of his innocence, decides to protect him rather than report him to the authorities. Her conviction sets off a chain of tension and danger that questions whether her faith protects or endangers those around her. Through atmospheric dread and tight pacing, the novel explores trust, perception, and the fine line between paranoia and justice.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Charlotte Armstrong
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