Because the Night (novel)
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Because the Night is a crime fiction novel written by James Ellroy.
Released in 1984, it is the second installment of a trilogy that is either titled "Lloyd Hopkins Trilogy" after its main character, or "L.A Noir", after the hardcover omnibus that was released in 1998 containing all three books in the trilogy.
Like LAPD robbery-homicide detective in the 1980s.
Plot summary
Because the Night features Hopkins investigating a triple murder at a liquor store. Nothing was stolen, leading Hopkins to suspect that the crime was a thrill killing. His investigation crosses paths with psychiatrist John Havilland, who uses drugs and professional expertise to manipulate a small group of followers into crime and debauchery. [1]
References
- ^ "BECAUSE THE NIGHT by James Ellroy | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
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| Lloyd Hopkins Trilogy |
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| L.A. Quartet |
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| Underworld USA Trilogy |
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| The L.A. Quintet |
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| Short story collections |
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| Non-fiction |
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| Original screenplays |
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| Film adaptations |
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