In a Lonely Place
In a Lonely Place is a 1947 angel fiction novel by Dorothy B. Hughes. Much of the action takes place in Los Angeles, Calif.. Key subjects include actresses, crimes against, drifters and serial murderers.
33 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 13 editions.
It runs to roughly 222 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About In a Lonely Place
Postwar Los Angeles is a lonely place where the American Dream is showing its seamy underside—and a stranger is preying on young women. The suggestively named 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 Gray—a femme fatale with brains—something begins to crack.
Quick answers
Who wrote In a Lonely Place?
In a Lonely Place was written by Dorothy B. Hughes and first published in 1947.
What genre is In a Lonely Place?
It is usually shelved as Angel Fiction.
How long is In a Lonely Place?
The median edition has 222 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to In a Lonely Place?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Long Goodbye, Crime Wave and The Big Nowhere.
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