"The Akkra Case" by Miriam Allen De Ford, is a crime story that unfolds in a future where crime is rare due to advanced technology and social order. The story kicks off with the shocking murder of Madolin Akkra, a young woman found dead in Central Park, shaking the foundations of this seemingly perfect society. Inspector Kazazian leads the official investigation, but it’s Madolin's sister, Margret, who really drives the plot, launching her own inquiry into her sister's mysterious death. Margret focuses on Naturists, who are tied to Madolin. Margret's determination uncovers a tragic accident caused by a youthful prank gone terribly wrong. The story dives into themes such as youth and societal change while celebrating the tenacity of youth amidst despair.
The Akkra case
By Miriam Allen De Ford
In a near-utopian future, a young woman's death unravels dark secrets, revealing that even in a perfect world tragedy can happen.
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About the AuthorMiriam Allen deFord was an American writer best known for her mysteries and science fiction. During the 1920s, she wrote for a number of left-wing magazines including The Masses, The Liberator, and the Federated Press Bulletin. Her short story, A Death in the Family, appeared on the second season, episode #2, segment one, of Night Gallery.
Miriam Allen deFord was an American writer best known for her mysteries and science fiction. During the 1920s, she wrote for a number of left-wing magazines including The Masses, The Liberator, and the Federated Press Bulletin. Her short story, A Death in the Family, appeared on the second season, episode #2, segment one, of Night Gallery.
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