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the story of a nefarious mystery book writer whose real life comes to resemble one of his bestsellers

Silver Dagger

By David French

Steve Marsh is a mystery writer, the protagonist of David French’s gripping thriller Silver Dagger. Soon after his third novel is published, Marsh’s wife receives a series of phone calls and letters that threaten to destroy their marriage. Adultery, blackmail, murder, a figure lurking in the rain – all these elements of Marsh’s fiction become part of his life as the mystery’s twists and turns carry us to its surprising conclusion. A gripping thriller guaranteed to have audiences perched on the edge of their seats.

Production History

First produced in 1993 by Canadian Stage Company, Toronto, and the National Arts Centre, Ottawa. Published by Talonbooks in 1992. 

Production Facts

  • Silver Dagger was a finalist for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Mystery Play.

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