Love’s Lovely Counterfeit

Originally Aired: January 17, 1948

Suspense #280, "Love's Lovely Counterfeit," presents James Cagney as Ben Grace, a tough driver working for Sal Caspar, the crime boss who runs Lake City through bookies, gambling, and sheer intimidation. When a reform candidate named Jansen and his campaign manager, the intriguing June Lyons, threaten Sal's political machine, Ben finds himself caught between loyalty to his dangerous boss and a risky attraction to the woman on the other side. After Sal forces Ben into a violent collection job involving bank robbers hiding in Sal's hotel, Ben makes a dangerous decision to contact June with information that could change the election.

As Ben arranges a secret meeting with June, he knows he's playing with fire. Working for Sal while dealing with the opposition isn't just risky, it's potentially deadly, especially in a town where Sal owns half the police force and isn't afraid to use violence to maintain control. With Sal's temper growing shorter and his grip on the city tightening, Ben must navigate treacherous waters where one wrong move could mean the difference between freedom and a shallow grave.