The Expendable Man is a mystery novel by Dorothy Belle Hughes. The story is set in the 1960s and revolves around a young doctor named Hugh Densmore, who is driving from Los Angeles to Phoenix to attend a family wedding. Along the way, he picks up a teenage hitchhiker named Al who is running away from home. When they arrive in Phoenix, Hugh drops Al off at a bus station and continues on to his family's home. However, the next day, he is arrested for the murder of a young woman who was found dead in the desert.Despite his protests of innocence, Hugh is quickly convicted and sentenced to death. As he awaits execution, he becomes increasingly desperate to prove his innocence and clear his name. With the help of a few sympathetic individuals, including a journalist and a lawyer, Hugh begins to investigate the murder and uncover a web of lies and deceit.As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the murder was not a random act of violence, but rather a carefully planned and executed crime. Hugh must navigate a complex network of suspects and motives to uncover the truth and clear his name before it's too late.The Expendable Man is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of race, class, and justice in America. It is a powerful commentary on the social and political climate of the 1960s and remains a relevant and thought-provoking read today.An Intern, Driving To A Wedding In Phoenix, Picks Up A Young Female Hitch-Hiker Who Is Later Found Murdered, Drawing Him Into A Race To Find The Killer, Before The Police Can Suspect Him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.