Case of the Lucky Loser, The (Perry Mason Series)

As my title would indicate, I liked the TV episode better. There is a decent twist here, but by seeing that episode I'd lost it. The characters weren't that engaging, and he plot and dialogue could have been better, except for an interesting cameo from Hamilton Burger, hoping to see Perry defeated by one of his staff.

So there is an interesting discussion regarding double jeopardy. This is a confusing case since we are not sure who the victim is and there are 4 competing theories of guilt with a different murderer and sometimes different victim in each. And the title is puzzling. Who is the lucky loser? I guess it is Perry's client who loses his case then is lucky to get Perry as a lawyer. But since Gardner introduces characters and plotlines, then loses them, maybe the lucky loser is the reader.

Masterfully written. The prose style is lean and sharp and pulls you along through a fast moving, clever, and suspenseful story The courtroom scenes are excellent. The characters are well-drawn and hold your interest. Surprisingly, the book does not seem dated at all and rivals the best of the many recent courtroom based thrillers.

Here is another great mystery with many twists.I don't know how the author thinks up all the many twists in his mysteries, bit I ejoy them all and you will to.

Not one of Gardner's best efforts. The muddled contradictory testimony of one of the main characters, who was introduced after the free Kindle sample by the way, gives this story a three star rating at best. The typos and proofing errors that infiltrate these Kindle versions were, however not as serious an issue as in previously read Perry Mason Kindles. I remain, however, a Perry Mason/Kindle fan.

YOU ARE NEVER DISPOINTED WITH A PERRY MASON MYSTERY. YOU CAN NEVER OUTGUESS HIM IN SOLVING THE MYSTERY. EVERY BOOK HAS A DIFFERENT WAY OF FINDING THE SOLUTION. . I HAVE NVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED WITH A PERRY MASON BOOK.

Although this was not my favorite of Gardner's, I have never read one of his books that I regretted the value of the purchase. Like all of his Perry Mason books, this one keeps your brain churning until the very end, and then fills in a lot of blanks all at once. Although I did not look at the publication date, it appeared to be one of his earlier novels--not as polished as most--but it is always a good read for fans familiar with and devoted to his works and his cast of characters. I enjoy them because they are not excessively long, and yet are always intriguing. Great diversions from the complexities of everyday life. I anxiously look for more to become available in Kindle format, and already own those that are!

Great story!

A good story

One of the posh murders of Mason's cases. It was interesting... but, somehow it was average. The once in jeopardy analysis was real good. That was the highlight of this mystery, as far as I go.

Truth is spread before Mason except the identity of the murderer Nd the victim. His lateral thinking gets him the winning stroke.

Pirated book with terrible print quality