James Crumley
James Crumley was an American author of crime fiction, particularly known for his hard-boiled detective novels featuring private investigator C.W. Sughrue and Milo Milodragovitch. His writing is characterized by its gritty realism, dark humor, and vividly drawn characters, often set against the backdrop of the American West. Crumley's work has been influential in the crime genre and has earned him a reputation as a writer's writer.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The Last Good Kiss
The Last Good Kiss is a hardboiled detective novel set in the American West. The protagonist, a hard-drinking private investigator, is hired by a drunken, ex-con author to find his long-lost daughter. The search takes him from the streets of San Francisco to the Montana wilderness, where he encounters a variety of colorful characters and dangerous situations. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and violence that forces him to confront his own demons and question his values.
