We present for your reading pleasure a selection of 25 stories by prolific crime & mystery author James Holding. We have named this collection "Conmen & Cutthroats" because Mr. Holding had a penchant for sharp tales involving smart criminals who use their wits to succeed, as well as those whose schemes involve the need for a somewhat more direct approach. Included are:
YOU CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL
A QUESTION OF ETHICS
THE JAPANESE CARD MYSTERY
CAREER MAN
MONKEY KING
SUICIDE CLAUSE
FLY AWAY HOME
THE MOONLIGHTER
THE BABY BIT
THE CONSULTANT
T'ANG OF THE SUFFERING DRAGON
CONVERSATION PIECE
THE TWELVE
A ROPE THROUGH HIS EAR
BREAK-IN
REDISCOVERY
THE CONTRACT
THE JACK O'NEAL AFFAIR
BY PERSON OR PERSONS UNKNOWN
A DEAL IN RUBIES
A DECENT PRICE FOR A PAINTING
A TEMPORARY BIND
PHASE FOUR
THE FINAL DEADBEAT
BANK JOB
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