My friend the murderer

"My Friend The Murderer" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a chilling crime story set in a grim prison, where the infamous convict Wolf Tone Maloney tells his story to the prison doctor. Maloney, linked to terrible murders, recounts his life after becoming an informant. He talks about his hate for the government he helped and the constant danger from those seeking revenge. The story builds to a violent clash with an old enemy, leading to Maloney's death and highlighting the harsh results of his past betrayals and choices within the dark world of crime. Conan Doyle explores themes of survival, betrayal, and tough moral questions.