Whispering Death by Laurence Donovan
Whispering Death is a gripping novel of suspense and intrigue set in the world of international espionage. When a mysterious package arrives at the home of former CIA agent, Jack Donovan, he is thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. With the help of his old friend, the enigmatic and beautiful agent, Sarah, Jack must unravel the secrets of the package and the identity of the sender before it’s too late. As Jack and Sarah race against time to uncover the truth, they find themselves in a web of lies and deceit, and soon discover that the package is connected to a powerful and dangerous organization. With the stakes higher than ever, Jack and Sarah must use all of their skills and resources to stay one step ahead of their enemies and uncover the truth. Whispering Death is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
By Laurence Donovan · First published 1948 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror · 2,999 words
First lines
WE'RE down on our bellies in the whisperin' grass, "Plug Ugly" and me and the looie.
How come that bunch of stalks had survived down there in the narrow bottom of that ravine, I don't pretend to know. But it had kept on growing until it seeded and dried right in the nose of a three-months rain of hell.
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Whispering Death is listed on Textopian as a short story by Laurence Donovan, dated 1948 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Laurence Donovan
- Date: 1948 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Fiction
- Length: 2,999 words
- Structure: 1 section, 97 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Mystery — The title 'Whispering Death' implies a suspenseful and mysterious plot.
- Thriller — The title 'Whispering Death' implies a suspenseful and thrilling plot.
- Horror — The title 'Whispering Death' implies a dark and frightening plot.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction written by Laurence Donovan.
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thriller · mystery · suspense · crime · detective · noir · action · adventure · psychological · dark · fiction · literature