Ted Lewis established the British noir crime writing school with his gritty, realistic narratives. His work delves into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring themes of isolation and moral ambiguity with a keen, unflinching eye. Lewis possessed a distinctive voice, crafting stories that resonated with raw authenticity and a compelling sense of atmosphere. His direct and unadorned prose creates an immediate and powerful reading experience.
In "Jack Rechnet Ab" kehrt Jack Carter, Troubleshooter einer Londoner Verbrecherfirma, in seine Heimatstadt zurück, um den Tod seines Bruders aufzuklären und seine Nichte zu retten. Er taucht tief in eine Welt voller Laster und Verbrechen ein, die das britische Noir-Genre maßgeblich geprägt hat.
In London, George Fowler heads a lucrative criminal syndicate that specializes in illegal pornography. Fowler is king, with a beautiful woman at his side and a swanky penthouse office, but his world is in jeopardy. Someone is undermining his empire from within, and Fowler becomes increasingly ruthless in his pursuit of the unknown traitor, trusting an ever smaller set of advisers. Juxtaposed with the terror and violence of Fowler's last days in London is the flash-forward narrative of his hideout bunker in a tiny English beach town, where he skulks during the off-season, trying to salvage his fallen empire. Just as it seems possible for Fowler to rise again, another trigger may cause his total, irreparable unravelling.
Jack Carter, der Spitzel verachtet, muss an Weihnachten in London einen Informanten ausschalten, der der Polizei Informationen geben will. Er macht sich auf die Suche nach dem Verräter, um sein Gesetz zu wahren und die Unterwelt vor einer unangenehmen Überraschung zu bewahren.
Gerald und Les Fletcher möchten Jack Carter für seine erfolgreiche Arbeit danken und schenken ihm zwei Wochen Urlaub auf Mallorca. Doch der Urlaub entwickelt sich schnell zu einem großen Problem, das Carter wütend macht.
