The Mugger

The Mugger is the second novel in the 87th Precinct series, first published in 1956. The story follows Detective Hal Willis, who investigates a violent mugger terrorizing women in Isola, leaving them injured and frightened. As the case unfolds, patrolman Bert Kling becomes personally involved when a friend’s sister-in-law is murdered, leading to a tense and gripping police procedural.