The Murder Leagueby Robert L. Fish
Three elderly ex-mystery writers, fallen on hard times, decide to put their intelligence to use and set up a "Murder League." They advertise for clients and will dispatch someone for £1,000 plus expenses. Their goal is £10,000 to invest for themselves and live off the interest. They successfully complete nine such arrangements, but an innocent bystander is arrested for the 10th murder. Being men of integrity (?!) they fess up to their involvement, then hire a famed defense attorney. A fast read; humorous tale. The end has a surprise twist that will make the reader laugh out loud. -- recommended by Charlotte K. -- Reference/Bennett Martin Public Library
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I remember the film based on the Fish work, The Assassination Bureau very fondly. I may have to try to track down this book. Thanks for the recommendation!
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