A disillusioned, penniless British writer and drifter who wanders into the remote diner. He charms Gabrielle, amends his life insurance policy to name her as beneficiary, and deliberately asks Duke Mantee to kill him so she can use the payout to move to France and pursue her artistic dreams.
Jason operates the remote diner that serves as the primary setting for Alan's arrival.
Boze views Alan as a romantic rival and becomes increasingly hostile.
Alan serves as the central figure whose choices drive the narrative against Duke's criminal force.
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