About the Author
Dorothy B. Hughes
ISBN 9780141192314
Rs. 958
Penguin Modern Classics
In a Lonely Place
Who it's for: Fans of noir fiction and psychological thrillers
In post-war Los Angeles, Dix Steele, a writer with a penchant for the dark and women, finds himself entangled in a chilling murder investigation. His best friend, Brub, an LAPD officer, is on the hunt for a strangler targeting young women. As Dix listens to Brub’s updates, he becomes captivated by the alluring Laurel Gray, a woman who stirs something deep within him. Amidst the glitz of country clubs and beach bars, Dix must navigate the dangerous allure of his desires and the sinister reality of the American Dream’s darker side. Why You Should Read? Explores the seedy underbelly of post-war LA and the American Dream. Offers a gripping mystery with a complex protagonist. Delves into themes of desire, obsession, and moral ambiguity. Perfect for fans of noir fiction and psychological thrillers.
Highlights
- Set in post-war Los Angeles, capturing the era's glitz and seedy underbelly.
- Features a complex protagonist, Dix Steele, a writer with dark tendencies.
- Centers on a chilling murder investigation of a strangler targeting young women.
- Explores the darker side of the American Dream.
- A gripping mystery with psychological depth.
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Questions about this book
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in post-war Los Angeles, featuring locations like country clubs and beach bars.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Dix Steele, a writer with a penchant for the dark and women.
What is the central plot?
Dix becomes entangled in a murder investigation led by his best friend Brub, an LAPD officer, who is hunting a strangler targeting young women.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of desire, obsession, moral ambiguity, and the darker side of the American Dream.
Who would enjoy this book?
Fans of noir fiction and psychological thrillers would enjoy this book.