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From Library Journal

Ellroy has distinguished himself as a superb hard-boiled detective storyteller, and with Clandestine, his reputation will only gain more luster. Set in post-World War II Los Angeles, this crime story features Fred Underhill, an ambitious policeman who loses his badge while investigating a serial murderer. Underhill pursues the investigation on his own and eventually prevails. While these core elements are common to most crime stories, Ellroy uses them without making them clich d. He succeeds by combining skillful characterization, fast-paced action, and lightly restrained sarcasm to present a delightful mystery. Narrator Jeremy Gage is a master of nuance and timing. This should be popular among library patrons; a great addition to mystery collections. Very highly recommended.DRay Vignovich, West Des Moines P.L., IA
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Review

"Not merely a great hard-boiled crime fiction writer, Ellroy's developing into one of the great American writers of our time." -- Los Angeles Times Book review

"Our best living mystery writer." -- Austin Chronicle

Ellroy's crime fiction represents a high mark in the genre." -- New York Newsday

"Ellroy is the master." -- San Diego Union-Tribune