In a Lonely Place

Set in late 1940s Los Angeles, In a Lonely Place follows former fighter pilot Dix Steele as he navigates a foggy city filled with broken promises and unfulfilled dreams, all while searching for solitary young women. As his frustrations mount and his finances dwindle, he reconnects with an old Air Corps buddy, Brub, who is investigating a string of murders targeting women. Dorothy B. Hughes's novel serves as both a gripping noir thriller and an early critique of toxic masculinity, ultimately offering a surprising feminist resolution.