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Die Wiederentdeckung im Spannungsgenre: Ein Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Kriminalliteratur. Los Angeles in den späten 1940ern: Der ehemalige Jagdflieger Dix Steele streift durch die Stadt, vorzugsweise nachts. Seit seiner Rückkehr nach L. A. sucht er nach dem Rausch des Fliegens, doch kaum etwas scheint dem nahe zu kommen. Stattdessen stellt er nun Frauen nach, denen er auf seinen Streifzügen begegnet. Als er einen alten Freund wiedertrifft, ist er fasziniert von Brubs schöner, sanfter Ehefrau, die ihn zugleich verunsichert und beflügelt, und von dessen Arbeit als Detective. Unmittelbar kann Dix mitverfolgen, wie Brub die Morde an einer Reihe junger Frauen untersucht. Und es beginnt ein Spiel, bei dem immer unklarer wird, wer eigentlich auf der Jagd nach wem ist.

"Three well-heeled villains terrorize New York's high society in pursuit of a rare and powerful gem"--

Set against the backdrop of Hollywood, the story follows producer Vivien Spender, who obsessively seeks the perfect actress for his film adaptation of The Magic Mountain. His pattern of discarding starlets leads to their downfall, but Kitten Agnew, the latest candidate, is bound by her contract and senses danger during a train ride with Spender. As tension mounts, the narrative builds towards a gripping conclusion. This reprinted thriller showcases Dorothy B. Hughes's sharp prose and psychological suspense, reflecting the darker side of the film industry while offering classic mystery appeal.

The story revolves around Griselda, who feels a mix of annoyance and fury when Con Satterlee abandons her at the Bamboo Bar for another woman. As she returns to their secluded beach cottage alone, the initial excitement of a second honeymoon turns into fear and uncertainty. The narrative explores themes of betrayal and emotional turmoil in the face of unexpected circumstances.

A mysterious death at an airport sends Steve Wintress on a dangerous quest involving a secret document known as THE DAVIDIAN REPORT, which holds Russia's plans for global dominance. As both the FBI and Russian operatives close in, they mistakenly believe they know Steve's affiliations, putting his life at risk. With enemies on all sides, Steve must navigate a treacherous landscape to protect himself and uncover the truth behind the report.

Espionage, adventure and a hard-boiled heroine not to be trifled with - this classic noir will have you gripped from start to finishJulie Guilles is in trouble. Whispers of the Blackbirder reach her - a sinister figure who, for the right price, can promise safe passage across the border to New Mexico.

'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph Los Angeles, the late 1940's. A serial killer stalks the foggy streets at night ... Dix Steele, a former fighter pilot, moved to L.A. after the war, looking for a new life. But the city is gripped by fear of a murderer in its midst. Dix, however, is not scared. And when he bumps into his old friend Brub, now a detective on the trail of the culprit, he is excited to follow the police's progress. A dark and terrible truth is revealed, in a noir novel like no other.