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Within this collection, you'll find a variety of gripping tales that highlight Gardner's unique storytelling prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the thrilling titles included are \u003cstrong\u003eFools Die On Friday\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bigger They Come\u003c\/strong\u003e, each of which promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Knife Slipped\u003c\/strong\u003e further exemplify Gardner's talent for weaving intricate mysteries that engage both the heart and the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cstrong\u003eTop of the Heap\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTurn on the Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e, and experience the fast-paced, enthralling narratives for which Gardner is celebrated. Whether you're new to Gardner's work or a seasoned aficionado, this collection is sure to satisfy your craving for masterfully crafted crime stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the world of Erle Stanley Gardner, where every page turns with intrigue and every case presents a new and thrilling mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"top-of-the-heap-by-erle-stanley-gardner-9781835411803","title":"Top of the Heap","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003ePerry Mason\u003c\/em\u003e creator Erle Stanley Gardner—during his life, the best-selling American author of all time—comes a lost classic of detective fiction featuring private eyes Donald Lam (once played by Frank Sinatra!) and Bertha Cool.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTop of the Heap\u003c\/em\u003e poses the question: SHE PLAYED THE ODDS – AND LOST!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the beautiful girlfriend of a notorious gangster vanishes, the last man to be seen with her needs an alibi—and fast. 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Armed with an assumption of innocence and the legal acumen to silence her accuser, Mason leaps to the woman's defence—until her niece appears, acknowledging her aunt's guilt, and pays for the stolen items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon thereafter, Aunt Sarah is accused of stealing a valuable set of diamonds, and her niece, Virginia, enlists Mason's aid. The man who left the jewels in Sarah's care insists that she didn't take them, but when he turns up dead, she's left with nobody to vouch for her. 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