The Barbarous Coast

Set against the glamorous backdrop of Malibu, this gripping tale follows private investigator Lew Archer as he delves into the mysterious disappearance of a beautiful aspiring actress. Hired by her frantic husband and a questionable uncle, Archer uncovers a web of blackmail, murder, and corruption among Hollywood's elite. As he encounters a cast of shady characters, including dirty cops and a washed-up boxer, Archer races to unravel a dark secret that threatens to surface, revealing the dangerous side of obsession and privilege.