Helpful Score: 6
This is a tremendously well-written mystery--hard to believe it was the author's first novel. Set in late-1940's Los Angeles, the main character is a former B-movie cowboy who's come out of prison and sets out to find his missing step-daughter. The characters are vividly drawn, and a tremendous amount of research obviously went into the book, as the author describes Los Angeles on the brink of becoming the megalopolis of the late 20th century. If you like noir movies and books, or Hollywood history, or if you just want a well-crafted mystery with excellent characters, I recommend this one.
Helpful Score: 2
A third-rate cowboy actor is out of prison, blacklisted, and has time to search for the daughter of his ex in 1940s Los Angeles. Interesting array of characters including the Indian sidekick. WARNING: about child porn.
Helpful Score: 1
This book is set in post WWII Los Angeles - a good noir/crime novel.
Helpful Score: 1
Mystery with former cowboy movie star as protagonist in the 1950's. California setting. Dark material involving photos of underage girls & a couple of deaths sets John Ray Horn on the search, esp. since one of the photos is of someone he knows.
