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<p>Jeff Rand, a private detective, is skeptical when he is employed by Gladys Fleming to evaluate her recently acquired gun collection, which happens to contain a dark secret. The more facts he uncovers, the more interesting the story becomes. Gun dealers, butlers, wives and cops all become suspects in the investigation of a mysterious death. The book is rich with detailed descriptions of the many different guns that star in this tale. This is the only murder-mystery written by <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/h-beam-piper">Piper</a>, who was mostly known for his science fiction novels.</p>
Is Murder in the Gunroom appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This 1950s murder mystery involves a death investigation with period-appropriate language and gun-related content but no graphic violence or sexual content. The detailed firearms descriptions may appeal to weapon enthusiasts.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder and death.
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy classic detective stories and mysteries with technical details will appreciate the puzzle-solving investigation.