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In The Human Catalyst, the story begins on a Miami Beach terrace where 17-year-old Arlene Foster is on a date with Orville. As they converse, Arlene feels compelled to confess her feelings for Vic Stanfield, an orchestra leader who is returning to town. Unbeknownst to her, Vic is entangled in a web of deceit and murder, having recently orchestrated the death of his wife, Carl Westover, to be with Thalia. Their seemingly perfect plan is about to be tested by the presence of Arlene, who is unwittingly positioned as the catalyst in this deadly game.
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