The Fifth Ace

The Fifth Ace is Isabel Ostrander at her most cunning crafting a story brimming with danger decadence and deception. When a mysterious card-the titular fifth ace-begins to surface in gambling circles it's more than a trick; it's a deadly message. A suave detective must infiltrate a world of high-stakes games lavish parties and criminal masterminds to decode the threat and stop a string of calculated crimes. Ostrander's flair for the dramatic shines in this mystery blending elegance and tension with fast-paced twists. A vintage thriller with a sharp edge The Fifth Ace is a must-read for fans of classic crime fiction