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“They've committed a *murder*! And it's not like taking a trolley ride together where they can get off at different stops. They're stuck with each other and they got to ride all the way to the end of the line and it's a one-way trip and the last stop is the cemetery.”

Quote by James M. Cain

Work

Double Indemnity

A gripping tale of insurance fraud and murder, Double Indemnity delves into the dark underbelly of human ambition and corruption. The story follows a struggling insurance salesman and a glamorous woman who conspire to commit the perfect crime, only to find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and danger. more

Author

James M. Cain
James M. Cain

James M. Cain was an American author known for his crime novels and noir fiction. His works, often featuring hard-boiled detectives, had a profound impact on 20th-century American literature. more

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