You Could Call It Murder

You Could Call It Murder was one of the first few books Block published under his own name rather than under a pseudonym.
This book published in 1961 was originally written as a tie-in to a tv show. It's a mystery tale typical of the pulp era of the late fifties and early sixties. It's not filled with surprises for today's well informed reader, but it's a damn good piece of writing. It is, without qualification, well worth your time. To top it off, it is easy to read and the pages ( even virtual pages) turn very quickly in your hands. Roy Markham is a PI. A wealthy acquaintance wants Markham to find his college age daughter who disappeared from her exclusive college in a small New England town. Solving the riddle takes Markham into the show more small town and involves him with scandalous photos, blackmail, mobsters, and rescuing damsels in distress. The book was quite enjoyable to read. show less

Short sweet book. So fun to read about what to do as a detective with no cell phones etc.

An early, vintage Block -- eminently readable and engaging. Originally published under the title "Markham."