Richard Deming (1915–1983) wrote prolifically for magazines (more than 200 short stories) as well as for major book publishers (more than two dozen novels, ranging from original crime novels to media tie-ins (Dragnet and The Mod Squad) to even a pseudonymous nautical series involving submarines. He was a meticulous professional who never disappointed readers.
Included here are 15 of his best crime tales, including:
THE ART OF DEDUCTION
THE CLOCK IS CUCKOO
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
STOLEN GOODS
MR. OLEM'S SECRET
CHEERS
HE'LL KILL YOU A GIRL MUST BE PRACTICAL
ACTING JOB BLACK BELT
A PUTTING AWAY OF TOYS
DAN AND THE DEATH-CELL BLUFF
HOUSEBOAT
NICE GUY A GOOD FRIEND
THIS IS MY NIGHT (Novel Sample)
DRAGNET: THE CASE OF THE COURTEOUS KILLER (Novel Sample)
PACIFIC STANDOFF (Novel Sample)
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