Larry Darter
Murder, corruption, and organized crime collide in the shadow of the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. In the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, lies a dark underbelly of murder, corruption, and organized crime. LAPD detective Howard Drew is about to face his toughest case yet, and it all begins in a quiet mountain neighborhood known as Wonderland in Laurel Canyon. When a brutal mass murder takes place in a two bedroom townhouse, Howard is determined to bring the killers to justice. As he investigates, his suspicions lead him to the seedy world of drug trafficking, but what he discovers goes beyond his wildest imagination. With the help of his investigative team, Howard begins to unravel the truth, following the evidence from the LA porn industry to a strip club owner’s home in Studio City. But as he gets closer to the truth, he realizes that corruption and bribery are hindering his investigation. As the case becomes more dangerous, Howard must navigate through a 'garden of evil,' facing obstacles at every turn. But with his own life on the line, will he be able to solve the case and survive? Readers who enjoy police procedural thrillers like 'The Black Dahlia' will be on the edge of their seats with this gripping crime novel set in the shadow of the Hollywood Hills.
