Dorothy B. Hughes was a master of suspense, crafting hardboiled crime novels that kept readers on the edge of their seats. Her most famous work, In a Lonely Place, is a prime example of her talent for dark, psychological thrillers. If you enjoy gritty mysteries with a sharp edge, you'll want to check out her books.
In a lonely place
In a lonely place
Synopsis
In the shadow of postwar Los Angeles, a cynical vet named Dix Steele finds himself the prime suspect in a series of murders targeting young women. He's a man with a dark past and a distrust of women, but his world shifts when he meets Laurel Gray, a captivating femme fatale. Their dangerous connection might be his undoing or his only chance at redemption.
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Dix SteeleProtagonist
Laurel GraySupporting
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Edition
In a Lonely PlacePaperback, Sept
240 pages
Carroll & Graf PublishersLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97808818407975 editions available
