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The Marlowe Files

The Fatted Calf

Posted September 28, 2025 · 30 min

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In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of blackmail, murder, and betrayal. When renowned cartoonist, Junius Poppy, is found dead, Marlowe follows a twisted trail of clues that lead to a ruthless syndicate agent named Maynard Roper and a man from San Francisco named Burt Slack. As Marlowe uncovers the truth behind the murders, he navigates the dangerous world of greed and deception, ultimately revealing that love and loyalty can be just as deadly as any crime in this noir tale of treachery and intrigue.

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