First published 1972
When a simple missing persons case turns deadly, private investigator Philip Marlowe is drawn into a tangled underworld of blackmail, betrayal, and murder. As he chases leads across the seedy underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles, Marlowe must navigate a maze of deception to uncover the truth, all while staying one step ahead of ruthless killers. With his wits and revolver as his only allies, the hardboiled detective risks it all to solve the case and seek justice in this classic noir thriller.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: deception, hardboiled-detective, murder-mystery
Setting: California, Los Angeles
Period: 1930s
248 pages · Paperback · Penguin Crime