Kill Me a Fortune

by Robert Colby

For Ross Elliot the summer held no promise. With his teaching duties over until fall, he found himself facing boredom, with time on his hands. Which was why he didn’t hesitate to involve himself in the affairs of one Barbara Erickson, ex-student and accused murderess.

As far as Elliot was concerned it simply wasn’t possible for one so young - and so lovely - to be capable of such a horrendous crime. And what if he was the only one who believed in her innocence? A couple of months playing private-eye would be just the change of pace he needed.

But after he had started poking around a little, Ross Elliott began to wonder if he really was a very good judge of character. And when someone started taking pot-shots at him, he knew he still might be bored that summer - right through the heart with a .38 bullet!

114 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

American novelist and crime thriller paperback genre and short story writer. Colby wrote novels for a number of the paperback houses including Gold Medal, which published his most praised novel, The Captain Must Die. He was also a prolific contributor of short stories to Alfred Hitchcock and Mike Shayne's mystery magazines. Many of these have gathered into two published collections of his stories. Colby also wrote a non-fiction true crime book, The California Crime Book, and co-authored a 'Nick Carter' book, The Death's Head Conspiracy, with Gary Brandner. Author Ed Gorman believed "Robert Colby was one of the best of the paperback original writers".

Reviews

[Corey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maybe the worst book I've ever read. Certainly the worst book I finished. My only excuse is that it was short.

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

A reluctant 3 stars, only because of the book finished before this I really enjoyed. Could have been a two. My expectations were too high by the description and pulp cover art. And the price was right as well.

[Julia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dated and not very logical, but it did hold my interest.

Adult education teacher falls for a student in his class. She turns out to be an heiress accused of murdering her father and stepmother.

[Chris Stephens · Rating 2 out of 5]

Far from his best, but worth a read if you are a fan of the author