Murdercon

by Richard L. Purtill

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Genres: Mystery

181 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Richard Purtill was the Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, as well as an author of fantasy and science fiction, critical non-fiction on the same genres, and various works on religion and philosophy. He is best known for his novels of the "Kaphtu" universe. He wrote as both Richard Purtill and Richard L. Purtill, a variant form of his name. He was active in professional writing circles, being a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Authors Guild, and the National Writers Union. His book J.R.R.Tolkien: Myth, Morality and Religion won the 1987 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award for Inklings Studies.

Reviews

[Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fine little mystery novel set at a science fiction convention, filled with plenty of in-jokes and fannish references. Perfect for a lazy summer afternoon.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Philosophy professor Athena Pierce has published a science fiction book, so she decides to attend a science fiction convention just to see what's happened to the field since her high school days. She meets an unpleasant graduate student, who is promptly murdered. The San Diego police detective in charge turns out to be an Army buddy of Athena's husband, so she finds herself cooperating (or is that co-opted?) in the investigation. There are several books with a convention background; this is one of the tamer versions, but a pleasant read.

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Couldn't resist this one-- murder at a science fiction convention.