Richard Deming (1915-1983) was an American pulp writer who specialised in mystery and detective fiction. In addition to original novels, he found a lucrative niche writing books based on movies TV series (such as Dragnet) and also ghost-wrote no less than ten "Ellery Queen" novels. In addition to numerous stand-alone books and stories, he created series featuring Manville (Manny) Moon and Matt Rudd. This volume provides a great sampling of his work. Included are:
HOMICIDE, INC.
FOR VALUE RECEIVED
MUGGER MURDER
STRANGERS IN THE HOUSE
THE BLONDE IN THE BAR
HIT AND RUN
THE HAPPY MARRIAGE
SAUCE FOR THE GANDER
A LITTLE SORORICIDE
THE PRICE OF FAME
FALSE ALARM
ERRAND BOY
THE MOST ETHICAL MAN IN THE BUSINESS
HONEYMOON CRUISE
THE MONSTER BRAIN
THE JOLLY JUGGLERS, RETIRED
AN ELEMENT OF RISK
MAGGIE'S GRIP
PREMARITA'L AGREEMENT
GUARDIAN OF THE HEARTH
THE EVILS OF DRINK
MOTHER LOVE
FRIENDLY WITNESS...