In a Lonely Place

This classic California noir, ahead of its time, sheds light on misogyny in post-World War II American society. Following former fighter pilot Dix Steele who prowls the foggy streets, seeking solitary young women, In a Lonely Place delves into the mind of a man yearning for the feeling of power and freedom he once had. With its surprisingly feminist resolution, this tense and controlled novel is both an indictment of toxic masculinity and a twisty page-turner.