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Synopsis
In The John Blackwell Case, Richard Diamond, a private detective, finds himself in a bizarre situation when a nervous man enters his office with a shocking proposition: he plans to commit murder. This client, who initially refuses to reveal his name, insists on hiring Diamond for advice on how to carry out the crime without getting caught. Diamond, intrigued yet cautious, engages in a witty exchange with the man, who eventually identifies himself as 'Johns.' The stakes are high as Diamond realizes the gravity of the situation.
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