

"Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival."
Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.
Dexter Cornell

Sydney Fuller

Mrs. Fitzwaring

Hal Petersham

Gail Cornell

Bernard

Cookie Fitzwaring

Nicholas Lang

Graham Corey

Detective Ulmer

Detective Brockton

Elaine Wells

Jane Corey
Chief Resident
Mr. Fitzwaring
Sloane

College President

Metcalf
Cab Driver

Frat Jock
Survey Girl