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The Black Dahlia
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A gripping and haunting crime novel inspired by the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia.

Quotes

You get tough like me and you don’t get hurt. You look out for yourself and nothin’ can touch you.

James Ellroy

self-reliance

Some men get the world, some men get ex-hookers and a trip to Arizona. You’re in with the former, but my god I don’t envy the blood on your conscience.

James Ellroy

morality

You can’t throw a rock without hitting a peeper in Hollywood, but you can’t make a case without one either.

James Ellroy

investigation

I want to fuck you so bad right now. I can’t see straight. Think about it, Bucky Boy, all that lovely money. You like money, don’t you? You like pussy too, don’t you? You like pussy and money, don’t you?

James Ellroy

desire

I’ve been through the mill. I’ve dug with the shovel, the pickaxe, and the drill. I’ve mucked out and I’ve assayed. I’ve been face-to-face and hand-to-hand. I’ve got the Black Dahlia. I’ve got her killer.

James Ellroy

investigation

My mother wants to know if I ever think of suicide. I tell her it’s always an option.

James Ellroy

mental health

I had a rotten Christmas. The holiday season, it’s a bad time to be alone.

James Ellroy

loneliness

Why do psychopaths always have nice apartments?

James Ellroy

psychopathy

I’m a Catholic whore, currently enjoying congress out of wedlock with my black Jewish boyfriend who works at a military abortion clinic. So hail Satan, and have a lovely afternoon.

James Ellroy

satire

I’m a genius. I’m a great detective. I’m a genius. I’m a great detective. I’m a genius. I’m a great detective. I’m a genius. I’m a great detective. I’m a genius. I’m a great detective. I’m a genius. I’m a great detective.

James Ellroy

self-confidence