Too Many Winners

Private detective Michael Shayne is clever, resourceful, and unflappable. He navigates a tangle of criminals and blackmail with calm wit, using evidence and intuition to piece together the truth while protecting those around him.

Shayne's girlfriend and secretary, she provides support and sharp instincts. She participates in the investigation with loyalty and practical insight, balancing charm with determination.

A key figure who offers information for sale, she becomes a target and a catalyst in the investigation. Her involvement hints at deeper motives and the danger surrounding valuable secrets.

Shayne's reporter friend, sent to pursue leads but becomes entangled in the case. His pursuit of the truth drives part of the investigation, adding an external perspective to the detective work.

The track manager who uses blackmail and intimidation to control the counterfeit operation. He represents the ruthless, power-driven side of the crime network.

President of the racetrack who entrusts Shayne with solving the counterfeit scheme. He embodies the legitimate authority trying to keep the track's reputation intact.

A printer and con artist with a double life; the mastermind behind the counterfeit tickets. His past as an ex-convict fuels the tension and risk in the case.

Counterfeiter who attempts to rebuild his life; his past catches up with him as the investigation tightens around him and his aliases.

Mary Edwards becomes a victim whose murder propels the investigation, adding personal stakes and urgency to solving the case.

A police detective who collaborates with Shayne, helping to bring the case to a close as the criminals are cornered.