Murder Is for Keeps — Peter Chambers

When private eye Mark Preston was hired to chase an amorous musician away from teenage heiress Ellen Chase, it sounded simple. But within twenty-four hours he was beaten up and made the number one suspect in a case of murder. He was also in trouble with wealthy casino-owner Vic Toreno. Dark figures began to emerge from the past, and a sex-killer stalked the streets of Monkton City. Then, showgirl Cuddles Candy gave Preston an unexpected lead - unexpected, because Cuddles had been fished out of New York's East River years before!