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I never knew a writer who regarded writing] as anything but a refined form of crucifixion. James M. CainAlthough Cain was formerly dismissed as merely a hardboiled writer, his finest works"The Postman Always Rings Twice, Mildred Pierce, "and "Double Indemnity"are" "now considered enduring classics of American literature.In this book Roy Hoopes gives as full a picture of the man and his life as will ever be written. The work was awarded an Edgar by the Mystery Writers of America."

From the first surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the emotional aftermath of World War II's final victory, this rich and powerful tapestry of voices offers firsthand memories of a nation united...

This first novel features historical figures James M. Cain and H.L. Mencken as two Baltimore journalists investigating the deaths and sex scandals in 1923 Harding-administration Washington.

Interviews share individual memories of Pearl Harbor, the war effort, the death of President Roosevelt, V-E Day, the atomic bomb, V-J Day, and the war's aftermath

Rudger Clawson (1857-1943) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Hiram Bradley Clawson and Margaret Gay Clawson. He grew up in a wealthy and prominent Mormon family and went on a misssion to the southern states in 1879. He was the companion of Elder Joseph Standing when he was murdered by a mob. After his mission, Rudger married first Florence Ann Dinwoodey and then Lydia Elizabeth Spencer in polygamy. In 1884 he was convicted for practicing plural marriage and spent three years in prison. In 1898 he became an apostle in the LDS Church. In 1904 he married Pearl Udall as a plural wife. He was the father of ten children.

Consists of interviews with 200 people.