Join detective Duncan Maclain as he solves his latest mystery in this thrilling whodunit from Baynard Kendrick. When a wealthy publisher is murdered, Maclain must navigate a web of suspects and motives to uncover the truth. A classic 1940s detective novel that's perfect for fans of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.