The Rat Race

A naval officer regains consciousness after an atomic blast that destroys his ship and finds himself inhabiting the body of a dissolute stockbroker. Struggling to assume the newcomer's life, he becomes entangled with the broker's wife, mistress, and secretary while his knowledge of classified events draws him into political intrigue in Washington. The narrative examines questions of identity and responsibility amid the moral implications of wartime technology, mixing dark comedy and suspense as personal relationships collide with national secrets. The plot culminates by unraveling the mystery of the broker's true fate and the consequences of the body swap.