The Glitter Dome
The Glitter Dome by Joseph Wambaugh is a police thriller published by Open Road Integrated Media on January 15, 2013. This edition features 324 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows two LAPD detectives, Martin Welborn and Al Mackey, as they investigate the murder of a Hollywood studio boss, delving into the complexities of crime intertwined with the entertainment industry.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of life in Chinatown, where the local bar serves as a backdrop for the interactions between off-duty cops and groupies. The story explores themes of crime and the performing arts, revealing the darker side of filmmaking and the challenges faced by the detectives. With its blend of humor and poignant moments, this book offers a unique perspective on the police procedural genre.
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A New York Times-bestselling police thriller by the author of Harbor Nocturne Two LAPD detectives look into the murder of a Hollywood studio boss.
It’s the wildest bar in Chinatown, run by a proprietor named Wing who will steal your bar change every chance he gets. On payday the groupies mingle there with off-duty LAPD cops, including homicide detectives Martin Welborn and Al Mackey, who get assigned the case of a murdered Hollywood studio boss who may have been involved in some very strange and dangerous filmmaking. Hilarious at times, heartbreaking at others, this book was likened by theNew York Daily News to a “one-two combination that leaves the reader reeling.”
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