"Clandestine" by James Ellroy is an gripping crime novel that takes place in 1950s Los Angeles, immersing readers in a dark and corrupt world. Protagonist Fred Underhill, a young detective with the LAPD, becomes entangled in a web of deceit and corruption as he investigates a series of brutal murders....
"The Cold Six Thousand" by James Ellroy is an exciting and complex novel that takes place against the backdrop of a tumultuous 1960s America. This gripping narrative follows a cast of characters, including corrupt police officers, mafia members, and influential politicians, as they navigate a treacherous web of conspiracies and...
"Hollywood Nocturnes" by James Ellroy delves into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles through a collection of dark and gritty short stories. As a master of hard-boiled crime fiction, Ellroy delivers a captivating and atmospheric exploration of the sinister side of Hollywood, filled with morally ambiguous characters and unexpected twists....
White Jazz by James Ellroy is a captivating and intricate crime novel that takes place in 1950s Los Angeles. It is the fourth installment in Ellroy's L.A. Quartet series and follows the morally ambiguous police officer, Dave Klein. The story delves into the dark and intense world of corruption,...
"L.A. Confidential" by James Ellroy is a captivating and intricate crime novel that takes place in 1950s Los Angeles. The story revolves around three police officers whose lives intersect as they investigate a series of interconnected crimes. The main characters consist of Ed Exley, a dedicated and strict cop...
"The Big Nowhere" by James Ellroy is an enthralling crime thriller set in 1950s Los Angeles. This gripping novel is the second book in Ellroy's highly acclaimed "L.A. Quartet" series. Against the backdrop of Hollywood glamour and the Red Scare, the story follows a group of interconnected characters as...
"American Tabloid" by James Ellroy is an enthralling and ambitious work of historical fiction that takes readers on a journey into the murky world of American politics and crime during the 1960s. The novel follows three main characters – a renegade FBI agent, a ruthless mob enforcer, and a troubled LAPD...