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Some Slips Don't Show

Barclay Fisher visits the Cool & Lam agency. Fisher went to a convention in San Francisco, became intoxicated, and spent the night in a room with a young lady Lois Marlow. Now he's received a letter from George Cadott making a veiled threat. Fisher explains why he can't tell his wife (Chapter 1). Donald Lam travels to San Francisco to interview Lois Marlow (Chapter 2). Lois is an independent woman who didn't know what George Cadott was doing. Now Lam tries to find Cadott, who has moved away. There is humor in Lam's visit to an art dealer and artist in Chapter 3. Lam wonders if Cadott's need to publicize the sins of others is compensation for Cadott's own sins or his unstable emotions. Fisher shows up and they go to find Cadott in Vallejo. Lam finds Cadott's motel room and knocks. The door is unlocked, so Lam enters and sees a body in the bathroom (Chapter 4). Lam sends Fisher home, then returns to talk with Lois Marlow. They are interrupted by Mortimer Evans, a police officer investigating Cadott's death (Chapter 5).

In Chapter 6 Lam goes to visit Carl Jensen, the outboard motor manufacturer. Cadott had been there. Lam reads Cadott's diary for insight into his character (Chapter 7). Mortimer Evans learns something that makes Fisher appear guilty. Lam could be an accomplice. In Chapter 8 Lam gets a phone call from Lois Marlow and they meet in a lounge. Lois tells Lam about Cadott's past. Their conversation continues as they return to Lois' apartment. Then her neighbor drops by and tells her things (Chapter 9). There is some conflict, and Mrs. Fisher walks in. Suddenly Lam figures out something about the Fishers, and tells it to Mortimer Evans. Lam explains the unintended consequences of Cadott's letter to Mrs. Fisher. Mortimer Evans decides to check on Lam's theory, then they leave for Reno (Chapter 10). In Chapter 11 the solution comes together when a person hands over a claim check for Cadott's diary. There is a confession. The publicity about these events results in a tip to the FBI that solves an old crime. The person who shot Cadott is found not guilty by reason of self-defense. A San Francisco artist wins first prize for his unconventional painting. [This book provides a background to life and business in the 1950s.]