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The Black Dahlia
The first book in the classic L.A. Quartet crime series
Series: L.A. Quartet
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Los Angeles, 15th January 1947. A beautiful young woman walks into the night and meets a horrific destiny. extraordinarily well written' - The Times
'The outstanding crime writer of his generation' - The Independent
'A wonderful tale of ambition, insanity, passion and deceit' - Publishers Weekly
James Ellroy's legendary LA Quartet republished with a brand new look
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The Black Dahlia is a neo-noir crime novel from the legendary crime novelist James Ellroy.
Los Angeles, 15th January 1947. A beautiful young woman walks into the night and meets a horrific destiny.
Five days later, her tortured body is found drained of blood and cut in half. The newspapers call her 'The Black Dahlia'. For two cops, what begins as an investigation becomes a hellish journey that takes them to the core of the dead girl's twisted life.
And soon professional curiosity spirals into obsession...
'A mesmerising study of the psycho-sexual obsession… extraordinarily well written' - The Times
'The outstanding crime writer of his generation' - The Independent
'A wonderful tale of ambition, insanity, passion and deceit' - Publishers Weekly
Series: L.A. Quartet
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LA Confidential
Ellroy's back with the third of his LA Quartet! Christmas 1951, Los Angeles— a city where the police are as crooked as the criminals. Six prisoners are beaten senseless in their cells by cops crazed on alcohol. For the three L.A.P.D. detectives involved, it will expose the guilty secrets on which they have built their corrupt and violent careers... The...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Black Dahlia
The Black Dahlia is a neo-noir crime novel from the legendary crime novelist James Ellroy. Los Angeles, 15th January 1947. A beautiful young woman walks into the night and meets a horrific destiny. Five days later, her tortured body is found drained of blood and cut in half. The newspapers call her 'The Black Dahlia'. For two cops, what begins...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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The Black Dahlia is praised for its captivating exploration of psycho-sexual obsession and exceptional writing quality. Critics highlight its brilliantly crafted narrative and engaging storytelling, marked by ambition, madness, and intrigue. It has been recognised as a standout contribution to American crime literature, showcasing James Ellroy's unique voice in the genre.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780099537861
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 June 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Windmill Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 273g
Pages: 384
About the Author
James Ellroy was born in Los Angeles in 1948. He is the author of the acclaimed 'LA Quartet'- The Black Dahlia, The Big Nowhere, LA Confidential and White Jazz. His most recent novel, Blood's a Rover, completes the magisterial 'Underworld USA Trilogy' - the first two volumes of which (American Tabloid and The Cold Six Thousand) were both Sunday Times bestsellers.
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