from the shelves of L.A. Nocturne

James M Cain

A good movie needs good material - here are three great books made into great movies.
 

Double Indemnity

An unfaithful and unscrupulous wife exploits a morally inert insurance salesman in a scheme to murder her husband and collect his insurance.

 

The Postman Always Rings Twice

The sultry young wife of a diner owner conspires with an aimless drifter to murder her husband.

Abe Books

Powell's
Mildred Pierce

A beautiful divorcee and her daughter share the same ambitions and talent for exploitation.

Abe Books

Powell's

 

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