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Shell Scott
Shell Scott PI Mystery Series, Volume Two
Private Eye Writers of America Life Achievement Award winner, Richard S. Prather brings Shell Scott to life. Known for their arched humor, punchy dialogue, and sunny Southern California locale, the Shell Scott PI series is detective fiction at its finest.
If every man’s secret wish is to be wanted by somebody, Shell’s came true long ago. He is wanted by so many people who wish for nothing more than to see him at the hot end of their gun barrel. But as a not-so-private investigator, he has a new type of case; he has to bare it all. From nudist colonies to solving crime in Mexico, Shell’s got his work cut out for him, but that doesn’t mean there’s no time for some sexy senoritas.
Contents:
• "Always Leave 'Em Dying"
• "Too Many Crooks"
• "Pattern for Panic"
• "Strip for Murder"
• "The Wailing Frail"
• "Have Gat – Will Travel"
• "Three's a Shroud"
If every man’s secret wish is to be wanted by somebody, Shell’s came true long ago. He is wanted by so many people who wish for nothing more than to see him at the hot end of their gun barrel. But as a not-so-private investigator, he has a new type of case; he has to bare it all. From nudist colonies to solving crime in Mexico, Shell’s got his work cut out for him, but that doesn’t mean there’s no time for some sexy senoritas.
Contents:
• "Always Leave 'Em Dying"
• "Too Many Crooks"
• "Pattern for Panic"
• "Strip for Murder"
• "The Wailing Frail"
• "Have Gat – Will Travel"
• "Three's a Shroud"
1138 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2021
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About the author
Richard S. Prather
93 books42 followersRichard Scott Prather was an American mystery novelist, best known for creating the "Shell Scott" series. He also wrote under the pseudonyms David Knight and Douglas Ring.
Prather was born in Santa Ana, California. He served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II. In 1945 year he married Tina Hager and began working as a civilian chief clerk of surplus property at March Air Force Base in Riverside, California. He left that job to become a full-time writer in 1949. The first Shell Scott mystery, 'Case of the Vanishing Beauty' was published in 1950. It would be the start of a long series that numbered more than three dozen titles featuring the Shell Scott character.
Prather had a disagreement with his publisher in the 1970s and sued them in 1975. He gave up writing for several years and grew avocados. However in 1986 he returned with 'The Amber Effect'. Prather's final book, 'Shellshock', was published in hardcover in 1987 by Tor Books.
At the time of his death in 2007, he had completed his final Shell Scott Mystery novel, 'The Death Gods'. It was published October 2011 by Pendleton Artists.
Prather served twice on the Board of Directors of the Mystery Writers of America. Additionally Prather received the Shamus Award, "The Eye" (Lifetime achievment award) in 1986.
Prather was born in Santa Ana, California. He served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II. In 1945 year he married Tina Hager and began working as a civilian chief clerk of surplus property at March Air Force Base in Riverside, California. He left that job to become a full-time writer in 1949. The first Shell Scott mystery, 'Case of the Vanishing Beauty' was published in 1950. It would be the start of a long series that numbered more than three dozen titles featuring the Shell Scott character.
Prather had a disagreement with his publisher in the 1970s and sued them in 1975. He gave up writing for several years and grew avocados. However in 1986 he returned with 'The Amber Effect'. Prather's final book, 'Shellshock', was published in hardcover in 1987 by Tor Books.
At the time of his death in 2007, he had completed his final Shell Scott Mystery novel, 'The Death Gods'. It was published October 2011 by Pendleton Artists.
Prather served twice on the Board of Directors of the Mystery Writers of America. Additionally Prather received the Shamus Award, "The Eye" (Lifetime achievment award) in 1986.
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February 24, 2023
Riveting, Compelling P.I. Pulp
I gotta say, Sheldon "Shell" Scott is one horny bastard. As soon as he spots an attractive woman he's already ogled her form and is warm for her. But as a Private Investigator (PI) he's tops. When his head is in the game, that is.
I thoroughly enjoyed this boxset with stories that ran the gamut. Stories of betrayal, deceit, subterfuge, political mayhem. Shoot, there's even a story on the evils of Communism. But, best of all, there's plenty of action, twists and turns and even some lovely scenes of a sexual nature that will keep you glued to the pages as you read as fast as you can while looking forward to the next next surprise you'll find.
I gotta say, Sheldon "Shell" Scott is one horny bastard. As soon as he spots an attractive woman he's already ogled her form and is warm for her. But as a Private Investigator (PI) he's tops. When his head is in the game, that is.
I thoroughly enjoyed this boxset with stories that ran the gamut. Stories of betrayal, deceit, subterfuge, political mayhem. Shoot, there's even a story on the evils of Communism. But, best of all, there's plenty of action, twists and turns and even some lovely scenes of a sexual nature that will keep you glued to the pages as you read as fast as you can while looking forward to the next next surprise you'll find.
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