First published 1980
Without access to the source material, I cannot provide an accurate synopsis that meets the requirements of naming the protagonist, opening with a concrete scene, and showing the central tension from inside the story. The title "Dubious Specter" suggests supernatural elements and uncertainty, but I would need the actual text or plot details to write the required synopsis that captures the emotional core and specific narrative elements of Kaplan's 1980 novel.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, mystery, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: unreliable-narrator
Period: 1980
93 pages · Paperback · Inst for Policy Studies