A thriller about guilt, betrayal, and the consequences of murder
Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
The Unveiling of Truth
Greg confesses to Terry about the murder, revealing the crime that will change their lives forever.
Key Events
Confession of Murder — Greg confesses to Terry about killing Anderson Characters: Greg Carradine, Terry Moffat CarradineLocation: Home
Discovery of Truth — Terry realizes murder was premeditated Characters: Terry Moffat CarradineLocation: Home
Desperate Measures
As police close in, Greg learns of an escape route while Terry struggles with her moral dilemma.
Key Events
Police Investigation — Police intensify search for Greg Characters: Det. Sgt. Seagrave, The Chief InspectorLocation: Police Station
Learning of Escape Route — Greg learns about 'The Way Out' Characters: Greg Carradine, Tom SmithersLocation: Public Place
Preparation for Escape — Terry helps Greg prepare for escape Characters: Greg Carradine, Terry Moffat CarradineLocation: Home
Confrontation with Father — Terry discusses her moral dilemma with father Characters: Terry Moffat Carradine, John MoffatLocation: Home
The Final Confrontation
Greg's escape attempt ends in failure as he is captured by police, forcing Terry to face the consequences.
Key Events
Escape Attempt — Greg attempts to flee through 'The Way Out' Characters: Greg Carradine, Alf CressettLocation: Escape Route
Capture — Police apprehend Greg before he escapes Characters: Greg Carradine, Det. Sgt. SeagraveLocation: Escape Route
Aftermath — Terry faces consequences of her actions Characters: Terry Moffat Carradine, John MoffatLocation: Home
Story Breakdown
The Crime — Greg's murder of Anderson
Confession — Greg tells Terry about the murder
Discovery — Terry learns it was premeditated
The Investigation — Police search for the killer
Police Work — Seagrave leads the investigation
Witnesses — Blonde at bar provides information
The Escape Plan — Greg's attempt to flee
Learning of Route — Tom Smithers tells Greg about 'The Way Out'
Preparation — Terry helps Greg prepare
Attempt — Greg tries to escape but is captured
Aftermath — Consequences for all involved
Greg's Fate — Captured and faces justice
Terry's Dilemma — Struggles with guilt and consequences
A man tells his wife that the police are after him for having killed a bookie during an alcoholic binge, but that he is innocent and is being framed for the murder. The wife and her brother hide him and try to find out who the real killer was. The more they investigate, the more holes they begin to find in the husband's story.
