First published 2018
When a down-on-his-luck drifter stumbles into a seedy L.A. bar, he finds more than just a stiff drink. Drawn into a world of petty crime, broken dreams, and fading dignity, he navigates a gritty landscape of dive bars, cheap hotels, and aimless wandering. As his circumstances spiral, he must confront the darkness within himself and the harsh realities of life on the margins. Through it all, Bukowski's trademark wit and raw honesty shine, offering a visceral portrait of the human condition at its most stripped-bare.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, crime
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: anti-hero, gritty-realism, redemption
Setting: Los Angeles
Period: 20th-Century
32 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: alcohol-abuse, depression, drug-use, violence