Brown's Requiem

Brown's Requiem

James Ellroy | 2021

Overview

In his debut novel, James Ellroy introduces the hyperreal Los Angeles, a landscape of vice and corruption. Fritz Brown, an ex-alcoholic private investigator with a penchant for classical music, works as a repo man. His life takes a turn when he accepts a case from a volatile golf caddie seeking revenge against an older man who wronged him. As Fritz delves deeper, he uncovers a complex plot with roots in the past, navigating the city's dark underbelly where arson, incest, and murder are prevalent.

Who it's for

• Fans of gritty crime fiction.
• Readers interested in early works by acclaimed authors.
• Those who enjoy fast-paced, densely plotted mysteries.

Key features

• Author: James Ellroy
• Publisher: Random House (USA)
• Year: 2021
• Pages: 256
• Format: Trade Paperback
• ISBN: 9780593312209