James Hadley Chase

Chet Logan, known as the Axe Killer, escapes from custody while being escorted to jail. Disguised as a police officer, he meets up with movie writer Perry Weston and persuades him to drive to Weston's remote fishing lodge. Once there, and somewhat to Weston's surprise, Logan agrees to talk about his life and how he came to murder six people. The police become suspicious and put a watch on the lodge.
Then Weston's wayward wife visits him and promises a fresh start. Logan wants money and a chance to start again ... Can either of them deliver or will Weston and Logan share a double funeral?