First published 1989
Retired detective Philip Marlowe is content in his new life of domestic bliss. But when his wealthy wife's father goes missing, Marlowe reluctantly agrees to investigate. The trail leads him through a seedy underworld of pornography and blackmail, where old enemies resurface and brutal killers lurk in the shadows. As the body count rises, Marlowe must confront the dark corners of his own past to uncover the truth and protect the ones he loves.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: California, Los Angeles (Calif.), Los Angeles, Palm Springs (Poodle Springs)
268 pages · Hardcover · Putnam
Content warnings: violence