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In Hoodwink, the Nameless Detective investigates a locked-room murder at a pulp writers' convention in San Francisco. The case begins when a blackmailed writer, Russell Dancer, asks for his help. Tensions rise, leading to the murder of editor Frank Colodny, with Dancer found at the scene. Despite evidence against Dancer, the Nameless Detective uncovers a complex plot, ultimately revealing the true murderer. The book contains characters who experience substance abuse and emotional trauma.