In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the detective gets caught up in a tangled web of secrets and lies surrounding the disappearance of a woman named Julia Thayer. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Marlowe uncovers a dangerous game of blackmail, betrayal, and revenge involving Julia, a man named Ira Cote, and the shadowy figure of Joe Stapp. With lives on the line and dark secrets coming to light, Marlowe must navigate a treacherous path through deception and danger to uncover the truth and bring justice to those caught in the dark tunnel of mystery and deceit.