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1930s Hollywood wasn’t just moving picture stars and backlots. It was also a petri dish crawling with crime. Power breeding corruption, wealth motivating robbery, and revenge leading to murder. In these three tales, Private Investigator, Tom Logan uses his brains, fists, and caustic wit, to first, take on a mysterious organization called ‘The Syndicate,’ which is usurping territory from other mobs and has placed a target on him, and the female witness he’s protecting. In a second story, Tom rescues a fair maiden from the clutches of a racketeer running a gambling boat. She becomes the ‘marker’ Logan has to prevent him from cashing in. And finally, Tom discovers that revenge is anything but sweet. A repeat (serial) murderer – labeled ‘The Full Moon Killer’ by the press, is stalking The City of Angels. Unfortunately, Logan’s name is on this character’s list.
Genre: FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Hard-BoiledJust released (Oct. 3). Reviews have been excellent. All five stars.
I arrived at the corner of Alameda and Macy Streets about 11:15 AM the following day. Because of the unpredictability of public transportation, I started out early from my apartment, making sure that I would arrive in plenty of time before the appointment.
The Old Chinatown district was no longer the bustling area it once was. It was in a state of decay – teetering on the precipice that would soon send it spiraling into oblivion. Established in 1880, the district in its heyday from 1890 through 1910, once boasted a population 2,600. They had homes and businesses among the 15 streets and 200 buildings that occupied the area east of Alameda Street. Among these structures back then, one could find three temples, a Chinese opera house, a telephone exchange, and even their own newspaper office.
That all changed a decade into the 1900s, when gambling houses, opium dens, and a red-light district became prominent within the community, bringing with it, crime and violent death. This was the period when the Tongs took control, and wars would frequently break out in the streets and back alleyways. As decent folks moved away, the district began its slow decay into what stands today – a block of crumbling brick buildings soon to be condemned and torn down to make way for a major railroad station that would serve the greater good of the city.
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Italian
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Translated by Giovanna Bellù
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Translated by Elaine de Souza
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Author review: Elaine, is a total professional. Her translation was flawless. I especially liked that she wasn’t afraid to ask for clarification when she wasn’t sure what an English phrase meant. She also was quick to answer my questions. I found Elaine polite, respectful, patient , and easy to work with. I highly recommend her. |
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Translated by Laura Patricia Gómez
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Author review: Laura did a fantastic job translating "Murder Will Out." She was a true professional and a hard worker. We communicated often, and she was quick to respond to any request I made (very patient with the additional changes I asked for). She also was a pleasure to work with, very thorough, and extremely responsible. I highly recommend her as a translator. |
