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A young, inebriated man named Floyd Merkel, a small-time detective, is found dead after an hour-and-a-half of call with acquaintances, suggesting a setup or a trap. Merkel’s association with a suspicious partner, Lou Pekino, and a room registered under the alias "One Fat Ching" from Pan China, hint at international espionage activities. Merkel’s affair with Georgia, who is also involved with Pekino, adds layers of personal betrayal.