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Danger finds comedian Biff Kincaid once again in this novella set in the high-stakes world of late-night talk shows. For years, Biff’s friend Lonnie Udall has been the sidekick to Doug Easton, host of "Last Laughs", television’s top-rated late-night talk show. When Biff accepts a gig as Lonnie’s opening act at a Palm Springs casino, he thinks he’s in for a lucrative week of sold-out stand-up shows. The first night goes well, but the next morning, Lonnie is nowhere to be found.

Hollywood stand-up comedian turned amateur sleuth Biff Kincaid is called at the last minute to headline a comedy club inside a sprawling resort on the Las Vegas Strip. He's thinking big laughs and good times are all that's in store when he boards the next plane to Sin CIty. He has no idea that the real gig won't be just headlining a showroom - it's solving a murder. It turns out he's filling in for his friend and fellow comic Tiger Moore. Tiger was stabbed by a mysterious killer who left a message written on the wall, one that sends chills down the spine of every comedian.

In this fast-paced novella, when ventriloquist Priscilla Graham has her wisecracking stuffed sidekick Checkers stolen, she turns to her opening act for help - none other than stand-up comedian turned amateur sleuth Biff Kincaid. With just 24 hours to go before show time - and the hefty payday he desperately needs - Biff springs into action. It’s up to him to track down the dummy-nappers who stole Checkers by uncovering their twisted motives and dark deadly secrets.

When Hollywood stand-up comedian Biff Kincaid learns the comedian he’s filled in for at the last minute at a comedy club was murdered, he uses his skills as an amateur detective to find out who the killer is. He uncovers a joke thief who recorded Biff’s act and sold it to wealthy wannabe who plans to use Biff’s material for his Hollywood debut. Another comedian would let it slide, but Biff has never backed away from a fight in all his years in the funny business - and he’s not going to start now.