Confidence Game by James McKimmey
The novel explores the intersection of politics and crime in a corrupt city where a con artist uses his skills to manipulate those in power. He becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and violence when he's hired by a wealthy businessman to pull off a high-stakes heist. As the story unfolds, the lines between right and wrong are blurred, and the protagonist must confront the true nature of his actions.
By James McKimmey · First published 1951 · Genre: Psychological Thriller, Science Fiction, Corporate Drama · 8,382 words
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_Cutter demanded more and more and more efficiency -- and got it! But, as in anything, enough is enough, and too much is._
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: James McKimmey
- Date: 1951 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Thriller, Science Fiction, Corporate Drama, Satire, Tragedy
- Length: 8,382 words
- Structure: 1 section, 181 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Psychological Thriller — The plot revolves around the manipulation of human psychology through a device that alters personality traits, creating tension and suspense.
- Science Fiction — The story features a futuristic device, the Confidet, which uses advanced technology to influence human behavior, a common element in science fiction.
- Corporate Drama — The narrative is set within a corporate environment, focusing on business operations, efficiency, and power dynamics.
- Satire — The story critiques corporate culture and the obsession with efficiency, using exaggerated characters and situations to highlight flaws.
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Psychological Thriller · Crime Fiction · Mystery · Suspense · Thrilling · Gripping · Fast-Paced · Action-Packed · Cerebral · Intellectual · Mind-Bending · Twisty