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Set in the 1950s, *The Double Shuffle* follows Susan Gellert, an alluring dancer whose onstage performances with a dead‑cobra capture the public’s fascination. Her life is insured for a million dollars at National Fidelity, where the stern Claims Department head, Maddux, suspects foul play. Seeking answers, he hires investigator Steve Harmas to uncover whether Susan’s dangerous act was a staged stunt or part of a sinister scheme to claim the insurance premium. As Harmas digs deeper, he discovers that someone stands to gain immensely if Susan dies, and the investigation unfolds just as the potential victim’s fate begins to loom.
The novel weaves suspense and intrigue around themes of greed, deception, and the perilous world of show business.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: James Hadley Chase
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