A drifter named Frank Chambers finds himself drawn to Cora, the wife of a diner owner in California. Their passionate affair quickly turns into a dangerous plot to get rid of her husband, but their plans are complicated by greed, lies, and the inescapable hand of fate. This classic noir novel explores the dark side of desire and ambition.
James M. Cain, author of the classic A Subtreasury of American Humor, brings his sharp eye for storytelling to this collection. He's known for his hard-boiled crime fiction and his ability to capture the gritty realities of American life.