The Cheaters

When a friend's insurance policy fails to pay out on the death of her father, Hunter believes something underhanded is going on.

A famous playwright, Eugene Calder, supposedly dies of a heart attack, Walter Allen is not convinced - before Eastern Insurance pay out on his life policy he sends Hunter in to investigate.

Madame Orlette's new fashion collection is destroyed under mysterious circumstances and Hunter's inquiries throw light on a shadowy world of deception and violence. Guests Miki Iverin, Dawn Beret, Margaret Whiting, Vic Wise, Sally Home and Barrie Ingham.

A jewel robbery turns to murder when the suspect is found dead in a hotel room. While the police track down the murdered thief's accomplice, Hunter decides to try a little housebreaking of his own.

Old Henry McCoy dies in near-poverty, but an expensive life insurance policy is found in his name. His only son and beneficiary, David, ran away ten years ago, however, and there are many imposters after the insurance payout.

George Connell, a confidence trickster with a weak heart, cons Hunter's company into insuring his life for a large sum. When he dies soon after, Hunter sets out to prove the claim fraudulent.

When the beatnik twin sister of a society photographer is found strangled Eastern Insurance are due to pay heavy compensation but Hunter has a suspicion that things are not what they seem.

Ben Clarke buys a rare book at auction for a fraction of its real worth, and unwittingly puts himself at the mercy of his gold-digging niece and her unscrupulous husband.

A pair of investment brokers sue the Clarion newspaper for an article alleging they both worked for the Nazis while interned as POWs. With Eastern Insurance due to pay out if the claim succeeds, Hunter is despatched to investigate.

Dr Ulrich, an expert witness in a libel case whose safety was covered by a policy issued by Eastern Insurance, is reported lost at sea under curious circumstances.

Gloria Howard attempts to have her father declared legally dead as he has been missing for seven years.

A serial arsonist causes heavy losses for Eastern Insurance when a number of Stepney warehouses go up in flames.

A champion boxer seemingly drowns before a big fight. Eastern Insurance must cover the gate receipts but Hunter's investigations unleash a trail of violence and murder.