The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Novel (Philip Marlowe series Book 10)

The Black-Eyed Blonde by John Banville is a gripping and stylish mystery that pays homage to Raymond Chandler's iconic detective, Philip Marlowe.

Set in 1950s Bay City, California, the story follows Marlowe as he takes on a new client, a beautiful and expensively dressed woman, who wants him to find her former lover.

But soon, Marlowe discovers that the man's disappearance is just the tip of the iceberg, and he finds himself tangling with one of Bay City's richest and most ruthless families.

With its vivid depiction of the hot summer, rain on the asphalt, and the woman with the lipstick, cigarette ash, and alienation, this book is a must-read for fans of classic noir mystery.