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Set against the backdrop of war‑time Hollywood, Toby Peters, a down‑on‑his‑luck private eye, is hired to investigate a mysterious death threat against Bela Lugosi. When a shooting implicates famed author William Faulkner, Peters must uncover any possible connection between the two crimes before time runs out. The novel blends a gritty detective narrative with a nostalgic look at a Hollywood that is losing its lights.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Stuart M. Kaminsky
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