A classic Greek tragedy about King Laius, who receives a prophecy that his son will kill him and marry his mother to take his place as King. The play starts when Oedipus (King Laius' son, who is now king) is asked to investigate his father's murder, that which he has no recollection of. We follow his search for Laius' killer until Oedipus discovers the horrifying truth about what happened to his father.

This drama reads much like a crime thriller. It's a quick read and the English translation is relatively easy to follow, as classical plays are concerned.