The Case of the Glamorous Ghost

The trusted (and not-so-secret) & perfect Perry Mason formula: - MC Perry Mason: handsome, astute, indefatigable and relentless defense attorney? √ Check - his sidekick Della Street: pretty secretary with unwavering loyalty and devotion? √ Check - sidekick Paul Drake, trustworthy and efficient priva......more

A beautiful woman is caught scantily dressed and frolicking in a public park. She claims amnesia and cannot explain her actions. Perry Mason is approached by a woman who says she is the half-sister of the lady who was arrested and wants Mason to handle the adverse publicity that is likely to arise f......more

This novel is one of the more rollicking, exciting Perry Mason novels. It begins with a naked woman dancing in a park late at night, covered only by a diaphonous robe. She is taken into custody, and claims amnesia. Unfortunately, her alleged husband has been murdered, and it doesn't look good for he......more

I've been reading Gardner's Perry Mason books off and on for many years. Many years ago, I was an intense fan of the series, and read them all, at least once. Now, after a lot of water over the dam, I'm looking at them again. Those who are used to really fine mystery writers, such as Ross Macdonald,......more

My sister-in-law Pauline in Jefferson City, MO kindly keeps me stocked with Erle Stanley Gardners and Louis L'Amours. This one was published in 1955. The odd title refers to the opening scene, in which an indignant woman tells L.A. cops that, as she and her gentleman friend were parked on a lovers'......more