Night Over Mexico (a Hugh Rennert Mystery)

Set against the backdrop of a rain-soaked Mexican night, a retired U.S. customs officer finds himself trapped in a remote ranch house with a diverse group of strangers, each with their own secrets. As tensions rise and mysterious deaths occur, the survival of all is at stake, including Rennert's. This gripping Golden Age detective novel weaves together vivid characterization and an exotic setting, promising suspense and intrigue as the characters confront their fates. Originally published in 1937, it showcases Todd Downing's mastery of the mystery genre.