About the book: year / Pentecost Hugh (pseudonym, real name Judson Phillips) is one of the most famous representatives of the “hard-boiled detective” in the United States. For a long time, Phillips was president of the Society of American Adventure Authors. Professional detectives are rarely the main characters of his works. His investigation into extremely complicated cases is carried out by noble and selfless amateurs: journalists, artists and even employees of an advertising agency..