Dead Man Control (1964)

Dead Man Control by Helen Reilly is a vintage mystery featuring Inspector McKee, originally published by the Crime Club in 1936 and reprinted by MacFadden-Bartell Books in 1964. This classic crime novel offers the kind of suspense, investigation, and carefully plotted intrigue that made Reilly a respected name in early American detective fiction.

Inspector McKee is drawn into a case where secrets, motives, and suspicion build around a deadly crime. With its period atmosphere and traditional mystery structure, the story reflects the style of mid-century paperback crime reprints while preserving the appeal of Golden Age detective fiction.

A strong choice for collectors of vintage mysteries, Crime Club novels, paperback reprints, and women crime writers, this edition will interest readers who enjoy old-school detective stories, police investigations, and classic whodunits with a historical feel.

Mass Paperback, Good. Heavy cover creasing, especially front and back. Edge and corner wear. Spine creasing and rubbing. Page edges toned with some pink staining. Interior pages appear complete and clean with no writing. Binding still appears intact.