Savage Night by Jim Thompson
A gritty and suspenseful noir tale unfolds as a terminally ill hitman, known only as Carl, is sent to a small town to eliminate a witness in hiding. As he navigates a web of deceit and betrayal, Carl becomes entangled with a cast of morally ambiguous characters, including a seductive femme fatale and a seemingly innocent young woman. His mission spirals into chaos as his own deteriorating health and the haunting specter of mortality loom over him, leading to a tense and unpredictable climax that questions the nature of identity and redemption.
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- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- English
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