The Case of the Velvet Claws

In the first installment of Erle Stanley Gardner's iconic Perry Mason series, criminal defense lawyer Perry Mason finds himself embroiled in a tangled web of blackmail and murder when married Eva Griffin attempts to protect a prominent congressman with hush money. As Mason investigates the publisher behind the scandalous tabloid, he uncovers a shocking secret that leads to his own accusation of murder. This gripping mystery introduces beloved characters including Mason's resourceful secretary, Della Street, and savvy detective Paul Drake, setting the stage for a captivating legal drama.