The Crumley Mysteries series by Ray Bradbury takes you on an evocative journey through the underbelly of Venice, California, and the glimmering yet eerie world of old Hollywood. These novels feature Elmo Crumley, an unconventional detective, and an unnamed writer who both solve mysterious deaths and bizarre happenings in eclectic communities. Bradbury's storytelling blends suspense, nostalgia, and a touch of the surreal, creating a cinematic atmosphere that will keep you hooked from the first page. You'll meet a colorful array of characters, each more intriguing than the last, as you unravel the intricate plots. Through these books, you'll experience a unique mix of mystery and Bradbury's signature poetic prose.

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Death Is a Lonely Business

Book 1Published 1985

Death Is a Lonely Business

by Ray Bradbury

A detective named Elmo Crumley and a young writer seek the killer who has left bodies among the dismantled remains of the Venice, California, amusement pier Read more

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A Graveyard for Lunatics

Book 2Published 1990

A Graveyard for Lunatics

by Ray Bradbury

A science fiction scriptwriter receives an anonymous invitation that takes him to a mysterious graveyard where he finds a body frozen in time, a rendezvous that is but the first in a series of bizarre encounters Read more

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Let's All Kill Constance

Book 3Published 2003

Let's All Kill Constance

by Ray Bradbury

On a dismal evening in the previous century, an unnamed writer in Venice, California, answers a furious pounding at his beachfront bungalow door and again admits Constance Rattigan into his life. An aging, once-glamorous Hollywood star, Constance is ... Read more

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