The Schack Job

Peter Chambers #27

by Henry Kane

WILL YOU LOOK WHAT PETER'S INTO NOW...?

He was waiting for Opera Star Ursula Schack in her pad - The same suave jet-setting Pete Chambers we all know and love - with one eye on innocent hanky panky, the other on the main chance.

Only what's this? It's a case, all right. It involves one Greek billionaire shipping magnate, his wife (that's Ursula), certain other of her passionate lovers - plus double dealings threatening the security of the free world. And soon Pete's hanky panky stops being so innocent - as he finds himself hip-deep in raw sex and a triangle that may cost him his life.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Author Henry Kane was a lawyer who seemed to prefer writing. In his career, wrote over 60 novels, including about 30 featuring Peter Chambers. Other short-lived series characters were PIs Marla Trent and retired NYPD detective inspector turned P.I. McGregor. He also wrote the movie adaptations for Ed McBain's 87th Precinct's Cop Hater and The Mugger. And, in light of his experience with Chambers, Kane was the perfect choice to pen an original novel starring television's Peter Gunn.

He also wrote under the pseudonyms Anthony McCall, Kenneth R. McKay, and Mario J. Sagola. He is the creator of Peter Chambers, a private eye in New York City, McGregor, an ex-cop turned private eye in New York City, and Maria Trent. Kane also contributed to the series of 'Ellery Queen' novels ghostwritten by other authors.