Raymond Chandler's fifth novel has Philip Marlowe going to Hollywood as he explores the underworld of the glitter capital, trying to find a sweet young thing's missing brother. Along the way, he uncovers a little blackmail, a lot of drugs, and more than enough murder.

In this thrilling journey, Marlowe navigates through the perilous world of 1940s Los Angeles, encountering a web of missing persons, blackmail, and the seedy underbelly of the glamorous Hollywood industry. As the bodies pile up and the truth becomes murkier, Marlowe's determination to uncover the truth puts him on a collision course with the deadly consequences of a troubled city and its ruthless players.