Dr. Robert Frederickson ('Mongo' to his friends), dwarf, private detective, criminology Ph.D., martial arts expert, ex-circus headliner, cult hero of such crime thrillers as Shadow of a Broken Man, Second Horseman Out of Eden and The Language of Cannibals, originated s the hero of a series of short stories published in leading mystery fiction magazines throughout the 1970s. Chesbro's approach to the private eye thriller by way of science fiction and fantasy have earned him substantial critical acclaim and a fanatic following of readers. In The House of Secret Enemies presents Mongo at the top of his game, faced with evil in the form of maniacal scientists, gangsters intent on subjugating entire countries, murderous espionage agents, diabolical mystics and sorcerers, and a full-grown Bengal tiger. In each case, the special talents of the redoubtable dwarf detective come into play to restore what passes for order in the sinister spheres he inhabits. This scintillating collection provides a wealth of pleasure for Mongo fans, and for all connoisseurs of detective and offbeat fiction.