In "Night of the Jabberwock" by Fredric Brown, the story follows Doc Stoeger, a Lewis Carroll enthusiast and local newspaper editor who longs for excitement in his small town. When a series of strange events involving murders, gangsters, a haunted house, and a mysterious visitor occur, Stoeger finds himself in the midst of a thrilling and perilous adventure. As the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, Stoeger must navigate a complex and dangerous web of intrigue, all while maintaining his wit and humor in the face of escalating chaos.
The book blends elements of mystery, humor, and fantasy, creating a unique and engaging narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end. With intricate plot connections, references to Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and a cast of eccentric characters, "Night of the Jabberwock" delivers a suspenseful and heartwarming tale set in a small town in the 1950s, offering insights into human relationships and the quirks of human nature.
From The Publisher:
In the small town of Carmel City, it's just another Thursday night for longstanding editor and Lewis Carroll aficionado Doc Stoeger as he puts his weekly newspaper to bed.
Of course there isn't any real news in the Carmel City Clarion, but then there never is, and Doc wishes that for once something would happen on a Thursday evening to give him a hot story to break. Before the night is through, Doc's wishes come true and he gets tangled up in a bizarre series of events that would make for sensational reading the next morning.
But will he survive to put it into print?
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