The Boy in the Gutter

Set against the backdrop of 1947 Los Angeles, this crime noir novel follows Chinese American college student Tommy “Dapper” Luoo as he becomes drawn into a dangerous investigation of a mutilated body found in Chinatown. Frustrated by the corrupt LAPD’s inaction, Dapper is determined to uncover the truth, navigating a dark underworld filled with deception and peril. Fans of hardboiled detective fiction will find this story’s gritty atmosphere and complex characters compelling, offering a thrilling glimpse into a city teeming with secrets.