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In this murder mystery, Perry Mason struggles to solve a complex case involving a marked deck and a clear, youthful voice. The case unfolds in Los Angeles, and Mason must navigate the legal system while dodging dangerous criminals and corrupt officials.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Erle Stanley Gardner
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