The Clock Struck Murder — Lawrence Gordon Knudsen

Joshua Bates is a retired banker. He now teaches business classes at a small college in Colorado. The tragic death of one of his students leads to the exploration of an old mine. The mine is perceived to be cursed by those in the area.

Near-death experiences of Professor Bates and his associates while they try to explore the mine seem to justify everybody's suspicions.

Events finally lead to the uncovering of a murder plot that points to illegal activities on the other side of the world. Those activities place Professor Bates and his entourage in great danger without their knowledge.

This is the first installment of The Clock Struck... series featuring Professor Bates and his associates in Wasatch, Colorado.