The Strange Schemes of Randolph Mason

The book consists of several short stories each presenting a different case brought to Mason by a client in desperate need of legal assistance. These clients are often facing severe consequences—such as imprisonment financial ruin or even death—and turn to Mason as a last resort. Mason in turn devises strange schemes to solve their problems schemes that are legally sound but ethically dubious. In each story Mason's methods showcase his uncanny ability to navigate the complexities of the legal system. His solutions often involve exploiting ambiguities in the law bending rules to their breaking point or using obscure legal precedents to achieve his desired outcomes. While his clients often escape their predicaments the means by which they do so raise significant moral and ethical questions.