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The Black Dahlia

The first book in the classic L.A. Quartet crime series
By James Ellroy
Series: L.A. Quartet
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The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of 1940s Los Angeles. The story follows two LAPD officers as they become obsessed with the brutal murder of a young woman, known as the Black Dahlia. The novel explores themes of corruption, obsession, and betrayal, immersing readers in a noir-style exploration of justice and morality in a city rife with secrets.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime novel if you're intrigued by gritty noir settings, complex police investigations, and an exploration of obsession and corruption in 1940s Los Angeles. The thrilling and dark narrative will keep you captivated with its twisting plot and richly drawn characters.

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The Black Dahlia

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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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.

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INFORMATION

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

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction James Ellroy Penguin Books Police Procedural Series: L.A. Quartet

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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