The Talented Mr. Ripley

In a chilling literary hall of mirrors Patricia Highsmith introduces Tom Ripley. Like a hero in a latter-day Henry James novel is sent to Italy with a commission to coax a prodigal young American back to his wealthy father. But Ripley finds himself very fond of Dickie Greenleaf. He wants to be like him--exactly like him. Suave agreeable and utterly amoral Ripley stops at nothing--certainly not only one murder--to accomplish his goal. Turning the mystery form inside out Highsmith shows the terrifying abilities afforded to a man unhindered by the concept of evil.