Description
A taut, psychologically charged crime novel, this classic noir follows professional bank robber Doc McCoy and his wife, Carol, as a carefully planned heist sends them fleeing across a hostile landscape. Pursued by law enforcement, criminals, and the consequences of their own choices, the couple’s desperate escape becomes a test of loyalty, survival, and trust. With its stark violence, moral ambiguity, and relentless momentum, the novel captures the fatalistic vision and lean, hard-edged style that define Jim Thompson’s work.
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Published Jan 1, 1959
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Details
First Published
1958
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Getaway by Jim Thompson.
Violence
Sexual Content
Crime