Kenneth FearingClassics · Essays·1902–1961
The Big Clock
Synopsis
George Stroud, a hard-drinking writer for a powerful New York media empire, finds himself in a dangerous predicament after a night out with his boss's girlfriend, Pauline. When Pauline is found murdered, Stroud's boss, Earl Janoth, tasks him with finding the killer. The catch? Stroud was the last person with Pauline, making him the prime suspect Janoth is unknowingly hunting. This puts Stroud in a desperate race against time to solve the murder and clear his own name before he becomes the next victim.