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Synopsis
The first UK publication of a crime novel in which the ex-lover of an ambitious detective is murdered, and the detective finds himself working on the case with Los Angeles most feared interrogator. By the author of THE BLACK DAHLIA, WHITE JAZZ, AMERICAN TABLOID, THE BIG NOWHERE and DICK CONTINO'S BLUES.
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About the Author
James Ellroy was born in Los Angeles in 1948. His LA Quartet novels--The Black Dahlia, The Big Nowhere, L.A. Confidential, and White Jazz--were international bestsellers. American Tabloid was Time's Novel of the Year for 1995, and his memoir My Dark Places was a Time Best Book of the Year and a New York Times Notable Book for 1996. He lives on the California coast.
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Another of Ellroy's (BLACK DAHLIA, L.A. CONFIDENTIAL) unremittingly gritty, well-plotted murder mysteries set on the mean streets of L.A. in the '50s. The story of a talented and opportunistic young cop tracking down a serial killer is not for the squeamish. Perhaps that is why the publishers chose Jeremy Gage to read it-on the theatrical principle of playing against type. He has a particularly UNGRITTY, almost prissy sound. In addition, he is not a particularly interesting reader and at times sounds fatigued, as if fighting off a cold. He handles the characterizations well, though, particularly the women. Y.R. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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- PublisherAllison & Busby
- Publication date1984
- ISBN 10 0850315700
- ISBN 13 9780850315707
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Ellroy's second book, nominated for an EDGAR award introduces Fred Underhill is a young cop on the rise in Los Angeles in the early 1950's. A chance to lead on a possible serial killing is all it takes to fuel Underhill's reckless ambition - and it propels him into a dangerous alliance with certain mad and unstable elements of the law enforcement hierarchy. When the case implodes with disastrous consequences, it is Fred Underhill who takes the fall.This copy is in excellent condition, a first printing of the British edition with a straight, tight binding and the bright, price-intact dustjacket in clear mylar covering. The book is double signed by Ellroy-inscribed on the front endpaper To Donald-The Dark L.A. Night(Circa 1951) Descends. with his unique signing on the title page.The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 002646
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