FALSELY ACCUSED. HUNTED BY THE POLICE. DETERMINED TO CLEAR HIS NAME.
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Steve Craig has just forty-eight hours to prove he didn’t murder his own father.
Protected from arrest while aboard his ship, Steve could simply wait for the Navy to handle the investigation. But innocence isn’t enough. Determined to uncover the truth, he slips ashore and disappears into a dangerous waterfront underworld where smugglers, hidden treasure, ruthless killers and deadly conspirators all seem connected to one baffling mystery. Aided by the resourceful Sally Randolph, Steve must stay one step ahead of both the police and the real killer.
Every clue leads to another twist.
Every answer raises another question.
And somewhere behind a pair of ordinary brass keys lies a secret worth killing for.
Filled with escalating suspense, maritime intrigue, hidden treasure and nonstop action, Brass Keys to Murder is a classic mystery adventure that keeps readers guessing until the very end.
“Stories straddle a close line between drama and comedy. Listeners will have a grand time.”—Booklist
Bringing his gift for storytelling to mystery and suspense, L. Ron Hubbard crafted fast-paced tales filled with ingenious twists, memorable characters and a touch of humor that continue to entertain readers today.
Part of the L. Ron Hubbard Mystery & Suspense Collection—11 books featuring 21 classic stories—available in paperback, eBook and full-cast dramatized audiobook. If you enjoy the classic mysteries of Dashiell Hammett and Erle Stanley Gardner, discover another master storyteller of mystery and suspense.
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