About “The Lucky Stiff”

Anna Marie St. Clair, wrongfully convicted of murdering Big Joe Childers, escapes execution after the hired gunman confesses on his deathbed, and she begins faking her death to expose those who framed her. She seeks help from defense lawyer John Malone, who agrees to assist her, but the investigation becomes entangled with the involvement of Malone’s friend Jake Justus, who was an unwitting participant in the murder setup, and the suspicions of Jake’s wife, Helene Justus.

Book details

Published
1945
Latest edition
1945 · ISBN 9781534913707
ISBN
9781534913707

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is The Lucky Stiff?

The Lucky Stiff by Craig Rice has 302 pages.