A childhood nemesis. A threat seemingly from beyond the grave. Murder by Monday... A mysterious letter sends Carl Brooke and Rutherford Nordlinger off to the aid of a man who, accused of murder, is now threatened by the man he is said to have killed. — “Well, hello there,” I said with some relief. “I am so very glad it is you.” “Mr. Brooke,” Nordlinger said, smiling, “by the handle of the revolver I see coming out of your pocket, it seems you were expecting the devil instead.” “Very close.” I motioned for him to enter. “Very close, indeed.” I headed to the bureau, returning the weapon to its proper place. “Do come in and have a seat.” — Each Agora mystery is a complete and standalone mystery; however, some readers prefer reading the stories in order. This is the fifth short story (about 10k words) in the Agora Series, the others being (in order): Two Tocks before Midnight, The Penitent Thief, The Peace Party Massacre, The Curse of the Mad Sheik, and The Captain's Play Please search for "The Agora Letters" for the first five stories in one inexpensive bundle.