If you think the man with a load of mischief is one of my clients, well,

you've got a delicious surprise in store.

Because of course THE MAN WITH A LOAD OF MISCHIEF is the first of the Martha Grimes novels featuring Richard Jury.

Never heard of 'em?

Well, let me remedy that right now.  Here's the Fabulous Dana Cameron's essay at The Rap Sheet about Martha Grimes.