Private Eyeful

Marla Trent #1

by Henry Kane

A convict makes a detour on his way to the deathhouse to clear a guy he never met. Real nice guy, this convict—until he pulls a gun in a locked court room and kills the assistant D.A.

And then it's Marla Trent who's on the spot. It's her client who is accused of slipping the con the gun and all she has to go on are rumors about hot affairs with a sexy model and a colleague's wife.

But this is one private eye with a body to match her brain. Marla Trent knew how to use them both—for business—or pleasure.

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1959

About the author

Author Henry Kane was a lawyer who seemed to prefer writing. In his career, wrote over 60 novels, including about 30 featuring Peter Chambers. Other short-lived series characters were PIs Marla Trent and retired NYPD detective inspector turned P.I. McGregor. He also wrote the movie adaptations for Ed McBain's 87th Precinct's Cop Hater and The Mugger. And, in light of his experience with Chambers, Kane was the perfect choice to pen an original novel starring television's Peter Gunn.

He also wrote under the pseudonyms Anthony McCall, Kenneth R. McKay, and Mario J. Sagola. He is the creator of Peter Chambers, a private eye in New York City, McGregor, an ex-cop turned private eye in New York City, and Maria Trent. Kane also contributed to the series of 'Ellery Queen' novels ghostwritten by other authors.

Reviews

[Jack Heath]

Synopsis: a convict pulls a gun and kills the assistant DA. Marla Trent is the PI on the spot: her client is accused of slipping the gun to the con.