Overview
“ [Fredric Brown is] my favorite writer of all time.” — Mickey Spillane
“ [Ed & Am are] an engaging pair of detectives . . . [Brown is] a real pro— a natural storyteller.” — New York Times
Ed Hunter and his Uncle Am have left Chicago and hit the road, traveling with the carnival through podunk Midwestern towns— drinking, gambling, and fleecing the local rubes. Nineteen-year-old Ed is no closer to figuring out what he’ s running from when a body turns up murdered on the midway. Next thing, he’ s falling for the mercenary blonde showgirl who found the body. As more bodies pile up, Ed and Am are compelled to find the killer. But in the carney, there’ s an unwritten code that makes investigating a crime as bad as, if not worse than, committing one. In this sequel to Fredric Brown’ s Edgar Award– winning debut, The Fabulous Clipjoint, trouble has a way of finding Ed and Am, no matter where they go.
“ [E]nough good people put Brown on their must-read lists and then become evangelists to keep his name alive on the same high shelf as Hammett, Thompson, Ross Macdonald, and other crime icons.” — Dick Adler, Chicago Tribune
While major retailers like Amazon may carry The Dead Ringer (An Ed & Am Hunter Mystery), we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of The Dead Ringer (An Ed & Am Hunter Mystery).