Perry Mason #49 : The Case of the Terrified Typist

Perry Mason #49: The Case of the Terrified Typist

A Missing Secretary. Hidden Diamonds. A Murder in the Making.

When Perry Mason hires a temporary typist, Mae Wallis seems perfect—until she vanishes in a panic, leaving behind two diamonds tucked inside a wad of chewing gum. Soon after, a nearby gem importer is accused of smuggling and murder, and Perry finds himself defending a client who refuses to defend himself.

To clear his name, Mason must uncover the connection between the terrified typist, the stolen gems, and a deadly double-cross. But with every clue leading to more danger, Perry will need all his legal brilliance to solve a case that began with a runaway secretary—and could end in the electric chair.

A gripping legal mystery from Erle Stanley Gardner, The Case of the Terrified Typist delivers all the intrigue, deception, and courtroom suspense fans expect from Perry Mason.

Perry Mason mystery, Erle Stanley Gardner novel, classic detective fiction, legal thriller, courtroom drama, murder mystery