Carr's writing style is masterful, weaving together a complex plot with skillful pacing and atmospheric setting. His prose is descriptive and engaging, drawing the reader into the world of the novel.

The story begins with a discussion between two friends, Philip Mainwaring and Richard Caverly, about a mysterious and seemingly insoluble crime. A man named Markham is accused of murdering a notorious blackmailer. However, Markham's guilt seems dubious, and Mainwaring becomes convinced of his innocence.

First published in 1987 as part of a "Library series," this 165-page novel is a staple of Zambian literature.

There is something inherently primal about the title "The Accusing Finger." It evokes imagery of courtroom dramas, witch hunts, and the moment a victim identifies a perpetrator. It suggests a binary world of guilt and innocence. However, Katherine Stati’s novel takes this rigid concept and deconstructs it, proving that the line between the accuser and the accused is often blurred by perception, memory, and trauma.