The Pink Caterpillar
by Anthony Boucher
The magic of the South Seas, the mystery of time, and the ancient dread of witchcraft are combined here to make an unforgettable horror story. Anthony Boucher, the author, started as a writer of detective novels, and achieved a high standing in that field. In fact, we understand that he was recently elected president of the Mystery Writers of America, a sort of trade union for the profession. But he has also shown himself to be an enthusiastic fantasist, contributing occasional stories of high merit to the various magazines. We found this one in an issue of Adventure, which makes us feel that it will be surely new to those fans who prefer to look for their fantasy exclusively in undiluted bottles.
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