First published 1994
Nearing the end of his hard-drinking days, washed-up private eye Nick Belane is hired to investigate the mysterious disappearance of reclusive author Celine. As Nick delves into the seedy underbelly of 1990s Los Angeles, he uncovers a tangled web of sex, lies, and literary ambition. With time running out and his sobriety slipping, Nick must confront his own demons to uncover the truth and save Celine before it's too late.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Palm Springs (Calif.)
202 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins
Content warnings: addiction, alcohol-abuse, drug-use, explicit-sexual-content