Set on contemporary Cape Cod, Dr. David Knight is a college professor and practicing psychologist drawn into the mystery surrounding the death of a patient; drugs, kidnappings, and police frame-ups cloud the landscape, but against all odds, the good doctor solves the crimes with help from unexpected quarters. In the tradition of the recently deceased novelists William Tappley and Philip Craig, the protagonist, Dr. David Knight, works to solve the mystery with wit and acumen. Possessing an esprit rivaling that of the late Robert Parker's renowned sleuth, Spenser, Dr. Knight is also somewhat of...

In this second novel set on contemporary Cape Cod, Robertson Browne weaves a tale of intrigue and murder. His protagonist, Dr. David Knight, college professor and practicing psychologist, is drawn into two linked mysteries: that of the behavioral change in his colleague at the college; and the deaths of Alzheimer patients at several local nursing homes. Dr. Knight knows well the behavior and personality of his department chair, Fred Dorfman. He also knows that something is decidedly wrong with Fred as the new college year begins. Determined to find out what has happened and help if possible,...

Jesse Knight, a double O agent for NCA, learns that his brother has been murdered. Although estranged, Jesse is determined to bring his brother's killer to justice. His brother, Dr. David Knight, had been a well-liked professor of psychology at a small state college. He also practiced as a psychologist in skilled nursing facilities, drug treatment clinics, and mental health programs. Most recently, Dave discovered and brought down single handedly a drug ring working out of a chain of skilled nursing facilities on Cape Cod. Jesse, taking a leave of absence from NCA, travels to Cape Cod to...