Brown's Requiem

Set against the dark backdrop of Los Angeles, the story follows Fritz Brown, a part-time private investigator and repo-man who enjoys classical music. His latest case, involving a flashy golf caddy named Freddy "Fat Dog" Baker, leads him to uncover the secrets of Baker’s sister and her older companion. As Brown delves deeper, he encounters a web of corruption, including payoffs and arson, revealing Fat Dog's troubling past. This gripping debut by James Ellroy immerses readers in a chilling exploration of depravity and moral ambiguity.