The Case of the Baited Hook

In one of Perry Masons most memorable cases ever the character who inspired the HBO limited series risks his freedom to prove the innocence of an unidentified client.The bait is half of a $10000 bill delivered to Perry Mason by a man who promises the second half of the note should his companion a silent masked woman ever require the lawyers services. When a dead body is discovered soon after Mason feels the hookbut how can one prove the innocence of a person whose identity is unknown?Suspecting that hes been set-up but curious nonetheless Perry sets out to solve the mystery from the ground up beginning with the face behind the veil. The more he learns the more complex his investigation becomes. Uncovering a convoluted case of stock fraud divorce and inheritance Masons nearly left reelingthat is until with the help of Della Street and Paul Drake he pulls off one of his most daring gambits ever to finally cast light on the killer.Filled with memorable characters a multitude of motives and just a few red herrings The Case of the Baited Hook is classic Perry Mason showcasing the characters brilliance and pizazz with a plot that pushes his powers into overdrive. As puzzling as it is entertaining the book exemplifies the style that made Erle Stanley Gardner one of the most popular authors of the twentieth century.Millions of Americans never seem to tire of Gardners thrillers. The New York TimesDONT MISS THE NEW HBO ORIGINAL SERIESPERRYMASONBASED ON CHARACTERS FROM ERLE STANLEY GARDNERS NOVELS STARRING EMMY AWARD WINNER MATTHEW RHYS