In the midst of a Reno divorce, Mary Whitman is arrested for the murder of a fellow guest at her hotel, a popular destination for those seeking to end their marriages. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that numerous guests had motives to silence the victim, and it's up to Charlie, who arrives from Honolulu, to unravel the complex web of suspects and uncover the truth.

Charlie Chan in Reno
Charlie's friend Mary Whitman, in Reno for a divorce, becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after her husband's new partner is found dead following the divorce's completion.