The Wrong Gun — Parnell Hall

When a revolver once owned by wild west outlaw Pistol Pete Robbins is stolen and a replica left in its place, wealthy gun collector Russ Timberlaine is afraid someone will commit a murder with it in order to frame him for the crime. Steve Winslow substitutes a third gun in its place. When the murder takes place, guess which gun did it!

Books in the series -- The Baxter Trust, The Anonymous Client, The Naked Typist, The Wrong Gun and The Innocent Woman.

"The realistic courtroom scenes crackle." â€" Publisher's Weekly

"Hall's humor subtly laced into the dialogue helps make this book a fast and entertaining read." - Mystery News

"The trial is a dandy...with a possible record number of guns being juggled, and detailed ballistic testimony, it can be remembered as the ultimate Perry Mason pastiche." - John L. Breen â€" Novel Verdicts