James M. Cain
James Mallahan Cain was an American novelist, journalist and screenwriter. He is widely regarded as a progenitor of the hardboiled school of American crime fiction.
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Genres:Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Historical Fiction
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Thriller
Books by James M. Cain
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Mildred Pierce
by James M. Cain
Fiction
Historical Fiction
3.9(8,116)
In 1940s California, Mildred Pierce goes from divorced waitress to successful restaurateur, but her triumphs are undone by dangerous men and her devotion to her manipulative daughter.
The Postman Always Rings Twice
by James M. Cain
Fiction
Thriller
3.8(32,303)
In a California diner, a drifter and a restless wife start an affair, leading to a murder plot that spirals into unexpected consequences and doom.