The Lucky Stiff: A Mystery/Detective, Post-1930, Pulp Classic By Craig Rice! AAA+++

One of her best: Jake and Helene Justus and J.J. Malone tackle the murder of a Chicago mobster and the framing of his mistress in a captivating story full of colorful characters, including assorted crooks, a police captain with an odd idea of psychology, an Italian undertaker and beautiful ghost. It keeps you guessing all the way through.