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Mystery & Thriller · DarkThree cops and the corruption of 1950s Los Angeles
L.A. Confidential
by James Ellroy
See it on Amazon1990Demanding readSteady pace
What it is about
In 1950s Los Angeles, three very different detectives investigate a massacre at a diner and uncover corruption in the city. Ellroy’s 1990 novel is a dense noir.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: Police · Corruption · Los Angeles
Screen adaptation
L.A. Confidential (1997)
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