The Black Dahlia (L.A. Quartet, #1)
by James Ellroy
The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 61.4K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 348 pages.
About The Black Dahlia
On January 15, 1947, the torture-ravished body of a beautiful young woman is found in a vacant lot. The victim makes headlines as the Black Dahlia—and so begins the greatest manhunt in California history. Caught up in the investigation are Bucky Bleichert and Lee Blanchard: Warrants Squad cops, friends, and rivals in love with the same woman. But both are obsessed with the Dahlia—driven by dark needs to know everything about her past, to capture her killer, to possess the woman even in death. Their quest will take them on a hellish journey through the underbelly of postwar Hollywood, to the core of the dead girl's twisted life, past the extremes of their own psyches—into a region of total madness.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Ellroy |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 348 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 61,412 |
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What genre is The Black Dahlia?
The Black Dahlia is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Black Dahlia worth reading?
Based on 61.4K reader ratings, The Black Dahlia has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Black Dahlia?
The Black Dahlia has 348 pages.
Who wrote The Black Dahlia?
The Black Dahlia was written by James Ellroy. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for The Black Dahlia?
The ISBN-13 for The Black Dahlia is 9780446698870.0.
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