Hot Cash, Cold Clews

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this collection features Lester Leith, an urbane Robin Hood who cleverly steals from the wealthy to assist the less fortunate, all while keeping a portion for himself. The stories showcase Gardner's wit and humor, which were often absent in his later works. With only a few of these tales previously anthologized, this volume significantly expands the collection, marking it as the fourth installment in Crippen & Landru's Lost Classics series dedicated to Gardner's pulp characters.