Description
A chance encounter on a train sparks a chilling pact between two strangers: one, a charming architect, the other, a disturbed socialite. Each harbors a dark secret and a desperate desire to escape their lives, leading them to propose a twisted exchange—they will murder for each other, eliminating the people who stand in their way. As their plan unfolds, the architect finds himself entangled in a web of escalating paranoia and psychological manipulation, realizing his new acquaintance is far more dangerous than he ever imagined. This gripping psychological thriller masterfully explores themes of identity, obsession, and the terrifying consequences of crossing moral boundaries, solidifying its place as a classic of suspense.
Available Editions
paperback
W. W. Norton & Company
Published Aug 17, 2001
288 pages
ISBN: 9780393321982
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Details
First Published
1950
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith.