East of Lincoln
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“Literary crime fiction doesn’t get any better than this.” - Readers’ Favorite
An artist is murdered. We know who did it.
But why?
From award-winning author Harlin Hailey comes this ripped-from-the-headlines tale of desperation, depravity, and murder.
Darkly funny, this evocative, psychological hard-boiled whydunit captures the underground mood of those forgotten, and how far they’ll go once they’ve lost it all. East of Lincoln is a poignant and unforgettable story of the dark heart of the American dream, and the enduring power of friendship.
For fans of James Ellroy, L.A. noir, dirty-realism, Bret Easton Ellis, Charles Bukowski, John Fante, Raymond Chandler, and Joan Didion.
Praise for this book
"Despite it all, there may yet be a silver lining."
"Powerful, hard-hitting."
"Brilliantly captures contemporary America, evoking empathy in readers' hearts for humanity's lost souls. A gripping crime novel."
"Lots to like and ponder in this why-dunnit about friendship, murder, and loss. A must read. Five Stars!"