Fortune on the side of the dead man

New York of the 40s. Lilian Pentikost is the most famous private detective in the city, but health begins to fail it. After meeting Miss Parker, she decides to hire the girl as an assistant. After all, Willojin has a unique set of skills: hears knives masterfully, with blindfolded eyes it opens any lock and easily puts men twice as much on the shoulder blades.

an outstanding couple soon has to investigate the case of a mysterious murder. In the Collins mansion, at the Halloween party, they invite a famous fortuneteller. After the spiritualistic session of Abigail, the mistress of the house, they find a dead. The office is locked from the inside, no visible evidence. And the only hint is a bloodied crystal ball...