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Puts Chandler to shame . . . Hughes is the master we keep turning to.'Sara Paretsky, author of the V. I. Warshawski novels'A superb novel by one of crime fiction's finest writers of psychological suspense. . . . What a pleasure it is to see this tale in print once again!'Marcia Miller, author of the Sharon McCone novels'This lady is the queen of noir, and In a Lonely Place is her crown.'Laurie R. King, author of the Mary Russell novelsPostwar Los Angeles is a lonely place where the American Dream is showing its seamy undersideand a stranger is preying on young women. The suggestively names Dix Steele, a cynical vet with a chip on his shoulder about the opposite sex, is the LAPD's top suspect. Dix knows enough to watch his step, especially since his best friend is on the force, but when he meets the luscious Laurel Graya femme fatale with brainssomething begins to crack. The basis for extraordinary performances by Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame in the 1950 film version of the book, In a Lonely Place tightens the suspence with taut, hardboiled prose and stunningly undoes the convential noir plot.Femmes Fatales restores to print the best of womens writing in the classic pulp genres of the mid20th century. From mystery to hardboiled noir to taboo lesbian romance, these rediscovered queens of pulp offer subversive perspectives on a turbulent era. Enjoy the series: Bedelia; The Blackbirder; Bunny Lake Is Missing; By Cecile; The GString Murders; The Girls in 3B; In a Lonely Place; Laura; Mother Finds a Body; Now, Voyager; Skyscraper; Stranger on Lesbos; Women's Barracks.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'In a Lonely Place'? A: 'In a Lonely Place' explores the dark side of postwar Los Angeles, focusing on themes of isolation, the American Dream's seamy underside, and the psychological complexities of its characters.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In a Lonely Place'? A: The author of 'In a Lonely Place' is Dorothy B. Hughes, who is known for her contributions to crime fiction and psychological suspense.
- Q: What is the book's page count and format? A: 'In a Lonely Place' has a total of 250 pages and is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'In a Lonely Place' published? A: 'In a Lonely Place' was published on November 1, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: 'In a Lonely Place' is available in 'Good' condition, indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still in readable condition.
- Q: Is 'In a Lonely Place' part of a series? A: 'In a Lonely Place' is part of the 'Femmes Fatales' series, which aims to restore classic women's writing in mid-20th century pulp genres.
- Q: What kind of writing style does Dorothy B. Hughes use in this novel? A: Dorothy B. Hughes employs taut, hard-boiled prose in 'In a Lonely Place', which contributes to its suspenseful narrative.
- Q: Are there any notable adaptations of 'In a Lonely Place'? A: Yes, 'In a Lonely Place' was adapted into a film in 1950, featuring performances by Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame.
- Q: What genre does 'In a Lonely Place' fall under? A: 'In a Lonely Place' is categorized under the genre of crime fiction, specifically within the psychological suspense and noir categories.
- Q: Can I find other books in the 'Femmes Fatales' series? A: Yes, other titles in the 'Femmes Fatales' series include 'Bedelia', 'The Blackbirder', 'Bunny Lake Is Missing', and several more classic works of women's writing.