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Big Midget Murders

Big Midget Murders

By: Craig Rice
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The Big Midget is the hit of the show in Jake Justus's night club, until someone puts an abrupt end to the Midget. Why were eleven unmatched silk stockings used as a noose? Who conked Jake when he got on the killer's trail? John J. Malone finds all the answers with the energetic and hilarious assistance of Jake Justus and the beautiful Helene. - Summary by Pocket Book edition, back cover, 1948Copyright Comedy Genre Art Literary History & Criticism True Crime
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    8 hrs and 43 mins
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