The Spire

Mark Darrow grew up with no real advantages beyond his intelligence and athletic ability. But thanks to Lionel Farr, a professor at Caldwell, the local college, Darrow was successful. Now Farr asks his protégé for a life-altering favor. A scandal has threatened Caldwell’s very existence—would Darrow consider becoming its new president?

Darrow accepts, but returning to his alma mater opens old wounds. Sixteen years ago, he discovered the body of a black female student named Angela Hall at the base of The Spire, the bell tower that dominates the leafy campus. His best friend was charged with murder and sent to prison for life. But Darrow now discovers that the case against his friend left crucial questions unanswered. Despite his new obligations—and his deepening attachment to Farr’s troubled daughter—Darrow begins his own inquiry Soon he becomes convinced that Angela’s killer is still at large, but only when another death occurs does he understand that his own life too is at risk.

Author: Richard North Patterson

Publisher: Pan Books

Released Date: 2010

ISBN: 9780330456500