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A robbery during the ACBL Fall Nationals leads to a murder and a significant theft, prompting the return of Art Fraser, a detective with a knack for bridge. As he navigates the complexities of the tournament scene, local law enforcement finds his expertise invaluable, despite their reluctance to collaborate. The story intertwines the high-stakes world of competitive bridge with a gripping investigation, showcasing Fraser's unique skills in solving the case amidst the tension of the tournament.

Art Fraser, the bridge-playing cop from "Takeout Double," returns to solve a new mystery in upper New York state. As bodies accumulate in cottage country, Fraser navigates both a complex case tied to bridge and personal challenges involving career and family decisions while pursuing a ruthless killer.

In his previous book, 'Thinking on Defence', Priebe introduced the ideas of visualisation, picturing likely hands for declarer and basing defensive strategy on those. In this book, he shows how to apply the same methods when playing in matchpoint events, which means essentially every pairs competition.

The investigation into Bob Smithers' murder unveils a web of jealousy and deceit within the competitive bridge community. Art Fraser, a savvy Buffalo police lieutenant, navigates a landscape filled with potential suspects, including Smithers' own bridge acquaintances. As he delves deeper, he discovers that the stakes of the game extend far beyond the table, revealing hidden ambitions and dark secrets. The case escalates when a second murder occurs, complicating Art's pursuit of the truth amidst a backdrop of rivalry and betrayal.

Focusing on the complexities of bridge defense, this guide provides readers with a systematic approach to visualizing declarer's cards through bidding and gameplay analysis. It emphasizes the importance of forming a strategic defense plan based on this visualization. Drawing from Jim Priebe's acclaimed articles "Visualization on Defense," published in the ACBL Bulletin, the book aims to enhance players' defensive skills and decision-making in the game.