The Bat that Flits

Set in the early 50s in the aftermath of the war, The Bat that Flits tells the story of James Hudson, a research assistant in bacteriological warfare.On arriving in Bodmin to start work at the Government centre based deep in the moors, Hudson finds a suspicious note placed on his pillow. Setting out to discover the origin of such a letter, Hudson becomes entangled in something much more sinister than he could have imagined. . .

Originally published by The Crime Club, this is Norman Collins' first thriller.In addition to his prowess as a novelist, Collins displays an extraordinary talent for making the blood run cold.