The evil That Men Do; the Cat Who Could Read Backwards; No Peace for the Wicked

These three mystery novels were published in 1966 and originally repackaged together as a single omnibus edition for the Detective Book Club. The books included are: The Evil That Men Do by Hugh PentecostSet in New York's luxurious Beaumont Hotel, the story follows manager Pierre Chambrun and his press agent, Mark Haskell, as they deal with a ruthless gang of jet-setters who use gossip and slander to destroy the lives of the rich and powerful.The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson BraunThe very first book in the iconic cozy mystery series introduces former crime reporter Jim Qwilleran and his brilliant, literature-loving Siamese cat, Koko, who help solve a murder in the modern art world.No Peace for the Wicked by E.X. FerrarsAntonia Winfield's peaceful holiday to a Greek island turns dangerous when she and her niece find themselves shadowed by a mysterious man in a brown suit.