The Dudley Smith Trio : Big Nowhere', 'L.A. Confidential', 'White Jazz - Softcover

James Ellroy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0099406381 ISBN 13: 9780099406389

Publisher: Random House, 1999

Synopsis

The Big Nowhere: In 1950s L. A three men are drawn into the shadow of communist witch hunts and violent killings that force each one to confront his own personal darkness. But none will be prepared for the maelstrom that awaits them. L. A. Confidential: L. A. Christmas 1951. Six prisoners are beaten senseless in their cells by cops crazed on alcohol. For the three LAD cops involved, it will expose the guilty secrets on which they built their corrupt and voilent careers. White Jazz: LAPD Lieutenant Dave Klein made the mean streets he works on mean. But now the FBI are out to get the cops who murder, bribe and beat to serve their corrupt careers and Klein is hung out as bait. Big fish leap at his throat - racketeers, narcotic kings and scum with skeletons they would kill to keep hidden.

About this title

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, as well as his Underworld USA trilogy; American Tabloid, The Cold Six Thousand and Blood's A Rover.

Review:

"The most original crime writer of our time" * Michael Carlson, Spectator * "One of the great American writers of our time" * Los Angeles Times *

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0099406381
• ISBN 13: 9780099406389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1325