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"Several million dollars of that Russian gold is in a numbered account in the Banque du Shebab-Syrie. I know the name of the man who controls that account, as well as untold millions more in numbered accounts in Switzerland. That man is here in the United States. I know how he got in, the name he's using, and what he is trying to do." First published in 1959.

Baynard Kendrick (1894-1977) was an American mystery writer best known for his innovative detective fiction and his pioneering blind detective character, Captain Duncan Maclain. A prolific contributor to mystery magazines and novels during the golden age of crime fiction, Kendrick became highly regarded for combining suspense, psychological insight, and unusual investigative perspectives into tightly plotted mysteries.His work often explored themes of perception, deception, vulnerability, and human motivation, while maintaining the pacing and atmosphere associated with classic hardboiled and noir fiction. Kendrick's novels and stories remain respected for their originality, craftsmanship, and contribution to twentieth-century detective literature.