The Pale Horse, Agatha Christie
The Book Writer Mark Easterbrook is staying with his sister while he tries to finish his book when he is swept into the investigation of the murder of a priest by one of his school chums. The priest was murdered after hearing the dying confession of a Mrs. Davis, who says there is great evil in the world and it must be stopped. She doesn't know who is killing people, but she does have a list of people who were or are going to be killed. The priest takes the list with him, but is murdered before he can get back to the presbytery. The coroner who takes the case is none other than Jimmy Corrigan, who is surprised to find his name on the list. Mark drinks in the story, looking for something to prompt him to finish writing the book. Mark discovers a rumor that the ladies who purchased The Pale Horse can supernaturally get rid of an unwanted person for you. Intrigued, Mark takes the tour and is given the sales pitch. He is directed to go to a certain gambler, a man kn...
