The Fatal Frails — Dan J. Marlowe

The statue was knee-high, but it carried a fortune in gold and gems, plus centuries of fame in the art world. Everyone wanted it, and for some no price was too high -- love, money, or murder … Then Killain barged in.

The redhead made the first pitch, and she had Killain twanging like a hopped-up fiddle -- but not one note about the statue.

The Blonde tried to bargain across a wide-screen bed, and she convinced Johnny that he should negotiate -- but not about the statue.

The Ape had a simple proposition: Hand over the statue or I'll beat in your head! This annoyed Johnny Killain.

Much bloodshed and many murders later …