Here are some of his notable works:
* "Nightmare Alley" (1946): This is his best-known novel, exploring the seedy underbelly of the carnival world and the psychological descent of a con man.
* "The Year the Yanks Won the Pennant" (1952): A humorous, lighthearted novel about a boy who discovers he can predict the future and uses this ability to help his favorite baseball team.
* "Limbo Tower" (1953): A gothic thriller set in a decaying manor with a complex and chilling plot.
* "Squeeze Play" (1957): A crime novel about a former baseball player who gets entangled in a blackmail scheme.
Gresham also wrote several screenplays, including:
* "Nightmare Alley" (1947): Adapted from his novel and directed by Edmund Goulding.
* "The Naked Jungle" (1954): A film noir starring Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner.
Gresham's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and exploration of the darker side of human nature. His novels often feature themes of corruption, greed, and the consequences of ambition.