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In the hard‑boiled streets of 1950s Los Angeles, hustler Toddy Kent relies on a sixth‑sense device called a "gizmo" to uncover a lucrative gold smuggling operation. His pursuit leads to his wife's murder, a chinless killer with a singing doberman, and a gauntlet of strip joints, brothels, and seedy bars. The novel blends humor and thriller elements as Kent navigates a world of swindlers and deception.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Dark Humor
Authors: Jim Thompson
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