The Fifth Ace is Isabel Ostrander at her most cunning, crafting a story brimming with danger, decadence, and deception. When a mysterious card-the titular fifth ace-begins to surface in gambling circles, it's more than a trick; it's a deadly message. A suave detective must infiltrate a world of high-stakes games, lavish parties, and criminal masterminds to decode the threat and stop a string of calculated crimes. Ostrander's flair for the dramatic shines in this mystery, blending elegance and tension with fast-paced twists. A vintage thriller with a sharp edge, The Fifth Ace is a must-read for fans of classic crime fiction,
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