Hughes, Dorothy B.
In a Lonely Place (Penguin Modern Classics - Crime & Espionage)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241639184
- author:
- Hughes, Dorothy B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Crime, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dorothy B. Hughes's In a Lonely Place is a gripping noir novel set in Los Angeles in the late 1940s. A serial killer stalks the city's streets at night, striking fear into the hearts of its residents. Dix Steele, a former fighter pilot, has moved to the city seeking a new life, but the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty is palpable. As Dix encounters his old friend Brub, now a detective on the trail of the killer, he becomes drawn into the investigation. A dark and sinister truth begins to unravel, revealing a complex web of crime and deception. This is a tense and suspenseful tale that explores the darker side of human nature. With its atmospheric setting and intricate plot, In a Lonely Place is a compelling read for fans of crime fiction and mystery.
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