First published in 1952, this is one of the Shell Scott series of mysteries. I've really enjoyed most of the Shell Scott books that I've read, except for a couple of the later ones, and this is one that I enjoyed quite a bit.
Shell is in Acapulco, Mexico, on a job, but pretending to be on vacation, lounging around a pool when he is approached by a beautiful woman who wants his help. She wants to leave her husband, but is afraid he'll kill her if she tries.
That's when Scott discovers that she is married to a mobster, and he is down in Acapulco with a bunch of his mobster friends. Scott agrees to do his best to help her, but he also is intrigued as to why so many mobsters are gathering together. Gloria, the client, says it has something to do with unions.
He wonders if it could have anything to do with the case he is on, as Scott is working for a union president, Joe, to recover evidence against him that is being used to blackmail him.
The story has the usual humor, and Scott gets himself into some odd spots while working on his case. The mystery is slightly slowed down by the author going on about his personal prejudices a little, but it was still interesting.
Looking forward to reading additional books in the series.
This is part of my 2014 Vintage Mystery BINGO Challenge--Golden--G--Set somewhere other than the US or England.
This is also part of my 2014 Mt. TBR Reading Challenge.
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