Voice from the Grave is a 1968 American mystery novel by Doris Miles Disney. It was first published by Doubleday under their Crime Club imprint.
| Author | Doris Miles Disney |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Publication date | 1968 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 190 |
Plot Summary
editAdele VanOstrand's teenage son, Howie Linsley, goes missing on his annual summer canoeing trip. After weeks with no sign of life from either Howie or his friend Dennis, she is distraught but refuses to believe Howie is dead. Then Adele gets a call from Howie, assuring her that he is alive but that he's in trouble and needs money.[1][2][3] Things are further complicated when, after Adele sends the requested five-figure sum, a decomposed body washes ashore that may or may not be Howie.[4]
Reception
editThe Boston Globe recommended Voice from the Grave stating that it was "one of (Disney's) best books."[5] The Washington Daily News wrote of the novel: "Superior characters and a tense emotional atmosphere make this one a winner."[6] The Buffalo News called it "as exciting as mystery as a modern family counselor might encounter."[7] In a slightly less enthusiastic review, the Sun Journal of Lewiston wrote that Disney's characters were well-written but that "she has not caught any flavor of Maine in her story."[8]
References
edit- ↑ Eyrich, Claire. "Mysteries Solve Varied Crimes." Fort Worth Star-Telegram Vol. 88 No. 312 p7-G. December 8 1968. Retrieved May 4 2026.
- ↑ "The Book Shelf." The Alexandria Times-Tribune Vol. 85 No. 33 p12. July 22 1970. Retrieved May 4 2026.
- ↑ Lazorcak, Marty. "Suspense Teen Story A Shocker." The Pittsburgh Press Vol. 85 No. 289 p118. April 13 1969. Retrieved May 5 2026.
- ↑ "From the World of Crime." The Buffalo News Vol. CLXXVII No. 49 pB-14. December 7 1968. Retrieved May 4 2026.
- ↑ The Boston Globe Vol. 195 No. 21 p37 January 21 1968. Retrieved May 4 2026.
- ↑ The Washington Daily News Vol. 48 No. 19 p52. November 29 1968. Retrieved May 4 2026.
- ↑ "From the World of Crime." The Buffalo News Vol. CLXXVII No. 49 pB-14. December 7 1968. Retrieved May 4 2026.
- ↑ R.O.B. "New Crime Club By Doris Disney" Lewiston Sun Journal Vol. 108 p2-A. November 23 1968. Retrieved May 5 2026.