First published 2018
When a wealthy family's chauffeur goes missing, private eye Philip Marlowe is hired to investigate. Plunging into the underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles, Marlowe navigates a tangled web of blackmail, murder, and dark family secrets. In this definitive annotated edition, discover the hidden stories behind Chandler's iconic detective and the crimes that haunt the City of Angels.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: detective-noir, mystery, noir
Setting: California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles (Calif.)
Period: 1930s
508 pages · Paperback · Vintage Crime/Black Lizard