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James Crumley
The Last Good Kiss
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Part of "C.W. Sughrue" series
"The Last Good Kiss" by James Crumley is a classic detective novel that combines hard-boiled fiction with a unique blend of humor, lyricism, and melancholy. The story follows private investigator C.W. Sughrue as he searches for a missing woman named Betty Sinclair, who also happens to be the ex-lover of Sughrue's former employer, a wealthy and eccentric author named Walt Keith. As Sughrue delves deeper into the case, he becomes entangled in a web of violence, deceit, and lost love that takes him from the seedy bars of Montana to the sun-drenched beaches of Mexico. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a one-eyed bartender, a philosophical hitman, and a mysterious beauty who may hold the key to solving the case. Crumley's prose is sharp and evocative, capturing the rugged beauty of the American West and the gritty reality of life on the margins. The novel is also infused with a deep sense of longing and regret, as Sughrue grapples with the ghosts of his past and the choices that have led him to this point. At its core, "The Last Good Kiss" is a meditation on the nature of love, loss, and redemption. It is a novel that challenges the conventions of the detective genre while also paying homage to its rich history. With its unforgettable characters, gripping plot, and lyrical writing, "The Last Good Kiss" is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and literature alike...
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