Phil Cross

Summer Job: a Virgil and Cy Mystery Phil Cross

Virgil, a fifteen year old loner, fears the voice he hears in his head will cause him to become a psychopath. Just when it seems there is no escape from his other-self, he seizes the opportunity to work on a farm over summer vacation. During those eight weeks he is confronted with two mysteries. The first, in partnership with a recluse, gun toting hermit, to uncover three murders resulting in a suicide. Then, along with a feisty teenage girl who is equally adept with butcher knife or shotgun, to solve the mysterious disappearance of Virgil's co-worker. By summer's end, Virgil has learned to take better advantage of the double-think ability offered by his other-self, and that meaningful relationships beat being a loner.