The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley
The Last Good Kiss is a hardboiled detective novel set in the American West. The protagonist, a hard-drinking private investigator, is hired by a drunken, ex-con author to find his long-lost daughter. The search takes him from the streets of San Francisco to the Montana wilderness, where he encounters a variety of colorful characters and dangerous situations. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and violence that forces him to confront his own demons and question his values.
The 1458th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 73rd on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)