In The Fourth Postman, the inimitable John J. Malone, Chicago's most unorthodox lawyer, returns to untangle another bizarre and darkly comic murder mystery. When an elderly recluse is found murdered in his locked home—and three postmen are among the suspects—Malone is pulled into a twisted case involving family secrets, missing wills, and more than one motive for murder. As the body count rises and the investigation veers into the absurd, Malone teams up once again with socialite Helene Brand and press agent Jake Justus to crack the case. But in a city full of odd characters and shifting alibis, the truth is anything but simple—and justice may depend on Malone's most chaotic instincts. With her trademark blend of sharp wit, eccentric plots, and noir atmosphere, Craig Rice delivers another irresistible entry in the beloved John J. Malone Mysteries—where crime meets comedy in unforgettable fashion.