The Dogear

L.A. Confidential

by James Ellroy

1990 · mystery & crime

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Set in 1 place · 1 primary
Sense of Place
5/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)

*Classic L.A. Noir... terse dialogue, sharp characters and better than the movie.*

Set in

  • ★
    Los Angeles · United States
    1950s LAPD corruption drama
    ★ primary

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