Film of Fear by Frederick Arnold Kummer crackles with early-Hollywood suspense, thrusting listeners into a world where fame and menace walk the same red carpet. Written under the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks and first published in 1917, this literary mystery unfolds around Ruth Morton, a celebrated film actress whose glamour attracts a chilling stalker and a parade of cryptic threats. As danger escalates, the married detective team Richard and Grace Duvall step in, unraveling a web of secrets where every ally may be a suspect and every scene hides a clue.
Set against the backdrop of the silent-film era, the novel explores themes of celebrity, voyeurism, and the precarious boundary between public image and private peril. Kummer’s dramatic works blend sharp social observation with classic whodunit plotting, offering period atmosphere and psychological tension rather than modern gore. The narrative pace balances character-driven nuance with investigative momentum, keeping suspense taut without revealing resolutions.
Ideal for fans of vintage mysteries, dramatic works rooted in early 20th-century culture, and listeners who enjoy character-rich detective duos, Film of Fear invites you to experience a bygone cinematic world where a single threat can upend an entire stage.
