A Man Named Doll - by Jonathan Ames

A Man Named Doll is a gripping, darkly comic, and unpredictable noir novel that introduces an iconoclastic detective with a hero complex and a penchant for barking loudly and acting first.

Happy Doll, a charming but occasionally inexpert private investigator living just one sheer cliff drop beneath the Hollywood sign, embarks on a quest to help a dying friend in sun-blinded Los Angeles.

With his sixteen-inch steel telescopic baton, biting dry humor, and unwavering loyalty, Doll sets out to protect the women who work at a local Thai spa from clients with trouble understanding the word "no." When things take an even more dangerous twist with an old friend from his days as a cop showing up at his door with a bullet in his gut, Doll finds himself in over his head.

A Man Named Doll is a thrilling and addictive joyride through the sensuous and violent streets of LA, full of hard-boiled style, dark humor, and unforgettable characters.

Don't miss out on this highly anticipated debut from a master of noir fiction!