The complete john j. malone novels. twelve books. illustrated

Step into the madcap, whiskey-soaked world of John J. Malone, the brilliant but frequently bewildered Chicago defense attorney at the heart of Craig Rice's beloved mystery series. Known for her razor-sharp wit and screwball plotting, Craig Rice blends hard-boiled crime with fast-paced comedy in this fully illustrated collection of twelve classic novels. From locked-room puzzles to outrageous courtroom drama, Malone's adventures are filled with eccentric characters, unexpected twists, and a flair for chaos. Often aided (or complicated) by glamorous socialite Helene Brand and press agent Jake Justus, Malone stumbles through cases with a mix of intuition, luck, and liberal amounts of alcohol--yet somehow always lands on the truth. Contents: • Eight Faces at Three • The Corpse Steps Out • The Wrong Murder • The Right Murder • Trial by Fury • The Big Midget Murders • Having a Wonderful Crime • The Lucky Stiff • The Fourth Postman • Knocked for a Loop • My Kingdom for a Hearse • The Name Is Malone