Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Following the suspicious death of her father, Juliet Forrest seeks the help of private investigator Rigby Reardon. This marks the beginning of their intricate investigation into the mystery surrounding Dr. John Forrest's demise.

While inspecting Dr. Forrest's laboratory, Rigby uncovers two enigmatic lists labeled 'Friends of Carlotta' and 'Enemies of Carlotta.' His investigation takes a dangerous turn when a gunman ambushes him, stealing the lists and heightening the stakes.

After being shot, Rigby seeks refuge at Juliet's home where she skillfully removes the bullet from his arm. During their conversation, they discover a curious note from Dr. Forrest that leads them to a dollar bill featuring names linked to the FOC.

Rigby visits Sam Hastings, Dr. Forrest's brother-in-law. There, he finds the same dollar bill from Juliet now marked with FOC names, which piques his curiosity further into the mysterious connections within the case.

Attempting to fathom Kitty Collins' ties to Carlotta, Rigby approaches her, but she abruptly leaves. His pursuit leads him to a diner where he retrieves a significant brooch from her, uncovering an EOC list with only Swede Anderson's name intact.

Rigby confronts Swede Anderson but is shot again in the arm during the encounter, compelling Juliet to come to his aid. This recurring violence signals the rising danger of his investigation.

Seeking guidance on the boggling case, Rigby contacts his mentor, Philip Marlowe. Juliet provides Rigby with vital keys, which Marlowe uses to uncover possible links between the EOC list and a series of unresolved murders.

At the train station locker, Rigby encounters F.X. Huberman amidst a lively crowd. Their interaction turns sour when he discovers his drink has been spiked and the locker key is stolen by Huberman, escalating the dangers he faces.

Rigby receives tragic news of Sam Hastings' death, which occurred during a fatal fall from a window. This shocking event underlines the increasing peril surrounding the investigation.

Marlowe reveals crucial information about Walter Neff, the owner of the Immer Essen cruise ship, and his disturbing habit of seeking out blondes. This new lead pushes Rigby deeper into the murky waters of the case.

In a bold tactic, Rigby masquerades as a blonde to infiltrate Neff's circle and cleverly drugs him to obtain a passenger manifest from the Immer Essen. However, his plan leads him into treacherous territory.

During a meeting with Kitty, Rigby learns that Carlotta is actually an island off the coast of Peru. This revelation unfolds deeper layers of intrigue regarding the individuals involved.

Rigby discovers that Dr. Forrest was kidnapped by Nazis who staged his death to conceal their activities, and that he was working on a dangerous cheese mold intended to threaten America.

After being captured by Nazis, Rigby is rescued by Juliet and Field Marshal Wilfried von Kluck. They plot together to thwart the Nazis' malevolent plans, signaling a climactic showdown ahead.

In a thrilling climax, Rigby, Juliet, and Rodriguez unite to counter the Nazis' schemes. Their combined efforts hinge on a final confrontation that will determine the fate of all involved.