Innocent Bystander

In this gripping mystery by Craig Rice, a murder at a carnival thrusts eyewitness Ellen Haven into a dangerous game, pursued by both a determined detective and a relentless ex-con with a vendetta. As the body of notorious gambling boss Jerry McGurn is discovered, Ellen’s apparent innocence and sudden disappearance raise suspicions, leading to a tense race where guilt and innocence become perilously blurred. With the threat of violence looming, the stakes rise as both men seek to uncover the truth before it’s too late.