The Wayward Bus. Poster of the 1957 movie and cover of the 1947 book
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The Wayward Bus
John Steinbeck, 1947
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Victor Vicas, 1957

Alice Chicoy is the wife of driver Johnny. He owns a small, rundown bus that makes side trips. Alice is the owner of a little restaurant and likes liquor a bit too much. Unhappy with what has become of her life, she decides to surprise her husband midway through his bus trip.


Once You Kiss a Stranger.... Poster of the 1969 movie and cover of the 1950 book, Strangers on a Train
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Strangers on a Train
Patricia Highsmith, 1950
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Robert Sparr, 1969

Jerry is a professional golfer. When a woman named Diana recognizes how much Jerry hates a rival player, Mike, she offers to commit murder if Jerry will do likewise for her. The person she wants killed is Dr. Haggis, a psychiatrist who believes Diana to be dangerously disturbed and wants her institutionalized.