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In a Lonely Place (Femmes Fatales: Women Write Pulp)
In a Lonely Place - Femmes Fatales: Women Write Pulp
Author: Dorothy B. Hughes
A 1947 classic that takes us inside the mind of a male serial killer. Author Dorothy B. Hughes explores the anatomy of American misogyny and accomplishes a mystery writing tour de force by depicting his eventual capture by two daring and powerful women from his point of view. The characters of Dix Steele and Laurel Grey, the glamorous actress he...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781558614550
ISBN-10: 1558614559
Publication Date: 11/2003
Pages: 256
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4.6 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 3
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Try this one, you won't regret it. A great, scary read.
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felixxx999 avatar reviewed In a Lonely Place (Femmes Fatales: Women Write Pulp) on + 14 more book reviews
The book doesn't follow the film (or should I say that the other way around?). However, it's an excellent little crime novel written from a serial killer's perspective. A fast well-written book.


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