by Dell Shannon
Part of Lieutenant Luis Mendoza, book 21
First published 1972
The provided source contains only bibliographic information about this Dell Shannon crime novel from 1972, without any plot details or character information. Dell Shannon was the pseudonym of Elizabeth Linington, known for her police procedural series featuring Lieutenant Luis Mendoza of the Los Angeles Police Department. Published by William Morrow & Company, this hardcover edition represents another entry in Shannon's prolific output of detective fiction. The title suggests a crime of passion, likely involving the investigation of a murder case where personal relationships complicate the pursuit of justice. Shannon's procedurals typically follow methodical police work as investigators piece together evidence and interview suspects to solve cases in urban Los Angeles.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: crime-solving, police-work
Setting: Los Angeles
Period: 1972
253 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow & Co.