Deal Me Out is 1986 Australian novel by Peter Corris featuring private detective Cliff Hardy. 
Premise.
Cliff Hardy is hired by a friend to investigate a gang of car thieves .
Reception.
The "Sydney Morning Herald" called it "a very accomplished crime story."
The "Canberra Times" wrote "Corris keeps on improving. This story is as tight and tough as any he has written. Experience drafting short stories has honed Corris's talent in writing sharp, punchy chapters."