Publisher's Synopsis
A MYSTERY HOUSE RELEASE: Two Mike Shayne stories-- MURDER PLAYS CHARADES Magicians who perform startling feats do not as a rule wind up murdered. But Mike had some grave and dangerous misgivings on that score. The red-headed detective should never have taken on the job of running down "Duke" Ferrell's killer. But two of Miami's most glamorous ladies were desperate to beat the police to the solution. So it was Shayne's assignment to find out - WHO SHOT THE DUKE?