The Wolf Man. Poster of the 1941 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Wolfman
Carl Dreadstone, 1977
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George Waggner, 1941

At some time in the early twentieth century, after learning of the death of his brother, Larry Talbot returns to his ancestral home in Llanwelly, Wales to reconcile with his estranged father, Sir John Talbot. As a pretext to converse with her, he purchases a silver-headed walking stick decorated with a wolf.


The Case of the Velvet Claws. Poster of the 1936 movie and cover of the 1933 book
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The Case of the Velvet Claws
Erle Stanley Gardner, 1933
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William Clemens, 1936

After finally tying the knot officiated by his long-time friend, Judge Mary, Perry and Della intend to embark on their honeymoon. However, their plans are abruptly interrupted when a woman with a gun and $5000 retains Perry’s services. She implores him to prevent the publication of a story about Peter Milner in ‘Spicy Bits.’ Despite Perry’s efforts to dissuade the editor, he discovers the woman who hired him is Mrs. Belter. Events take a dark turn when George Belter is found dead, shot by Eva, who accuses Perry Mason of the murder.


Satan Met a Lady. Poster of the 1936 movie and cover of the 1929 book, The Maltese Falcon
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The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett, 1929
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William Dieterle, 1936

Private detective Ted Shane returns to work with his former partner Ames, who is not particularly happy about the situation because his wife Astrid dated Ted before they were wed. Valerie Purvis hires the detectives to locate a man called Farrow, and when both Ames and Farrow are found dead, Shane is suspected of both murders.