In 1948 Morris Weiss investigates the arrest of Joey Ginsberg who is accused of murder. Morris discovers that Joey was framed. The investigation involves the disappearance of a dope peddler with ties to the U.S.Army in the aftermath of World War II and in collaboration with Nazi generals.

Max learns that Dr.Margushes has found Treister hiding a past dating back to World War II with drug smuggling in collusion with the Nazis. Max's case draws parallels with Morris' case and brings a surprising climax to their lives.

The author has successfully evoked the atmosphere of the 1940's in Manhattan with Horn and Hardhart, Boston Blackie, detective, Abbott and Costello. The plot is well constructed with the connection between two generations. A steady pace is maintained throughout this book. The characters are true to life. The dialogue is crisp and at times humorous. There are many Jewish references. For a better understanding it would be helpful to an uninformed reader to have a glossary of Jewish terms handy.