The Loneliest Places
The Loneliest Places by Keith Edward Vaughn, published by Blondie Street Publishing on June 28, 2023, is a 290-page work written in English. This debut novel presents a gritty narrative set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, where the protagonist, Ellis Dunaway, grapples with the legacy of his father’s private investigation agency. As he navigates a web of violence and intrigue, a simple favor for his drug dealer leads him into a dangerous investigation that intertwines with powerful families and a notorious cartel.
Readers will find a complex exploration of personal and professional failures as Ellis traverses the city in his father’s classic Porsche, moving from yacht clubs to soundstages. The story delves into themes of crime and social dynamics, revealing the darker aspects of life in L.A. as Ellis confronts his past and the shadow of his father’s mysterious death. The narrative unfolds with a blend of mystery and thriller elements, inviting readers to engage with the challenges faced by a man struggling to reclaim his identity amidst chaos.
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“The Loneliest Places isn’t just a terrific debut, it’s authentic L.A. noir… In the tradition of Nathaniel West and James M. Cain, Keith Edward Vaughn reminds us that the brighter the sunlight, the darker the shadows.” – Joseph Schneider, critically-acclaimed author of the Detective Tully Jarsdel mysteries
“A gritty, assured mystery debut, right up to its satisfying final notes.” – Kirkus Reviews
Years since inheriting his famous father’s private investigation agency, Ellis Dunaway is a man out of time. He is also out of money, clients, and control of his drug habit.
A simple favor for his coke dealer-finding out what happened to the guy he let stay in his Malibu rental house-sets off a series of increasingly violent encounters as the missing man turns out to be connected to one of L.A.’s most powerful families and a brutal cartel called the Black Fist. Traversing the city in his father’s classic Porsche-from yacht clubs to shopping malls to soundstages-the case gets progressively complicated and personal, demanding that Ellis confront his failures as a boyfriend, a one-time screenwriter, a detective, and a son.
When he discovers that his father was investigating the Black Fist before his sudden, suspicious death, everything changes. Or, worse yet, nothing changes, and history repeats itself.
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