Double Indemnity
by James Cain
Read by James Naughton
Caedmon audio re-visits James Cain's
legendary Double Indemnity, a mystery set in the 1930s. James
Naughton's narration takes listeners back to an era of innocence,
back to a time when an evil person like Phyllis Nirdlinger was rare
-- thank goodness.
Walter Huff is an insurance
salesman. He's looking to sell auto insurance to the man of the
house. The woman of the house prefers life insurance and a convenient
accident. Phyllis Nirdlinger talks Walter into seeing it her way.
Walter knows what his insurance company looks for in an accident
and he knows a train accident will pay double indemnity, so he takes
the lead in setting up the perfect crime. Now if they can just get
away with it....
Double Indemnity is a hard-boiled
mystery. The plot is superb. The mystery is tightly woven. The characters'
are truly fascinating. And the ending is amazing. Want to read Noir
at its best? Read Cain's Double Indemnity. |
The Book |
Caedmon / HarperCollins |
May 31, 2005 (reprint) |
Audio CD - Unabridged edition |
0060756683 |
Mystery - 1930s |
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The Reviewer |
Brenda
Weeaks |
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