L.A. Quartet book 4 · 1992
White Jazz
In 1958, Dave Klein, a corrupt LAPD lieutenant, is ordered to investigate a burglary and finds himself in the middle of a power struggle that could destroy him.
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Book facts
- Author
- James Ellroy
- Series
- L.A. Quartet, book 4 of 4
- Published
- 1992
- Setting
- Set in Los Angeles
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in White Jazz
3 recurring or key characters from James Ellroy’s chart. Introduces Dave Klein.
Lead 1
- Dave KleinFirst appearanceCorrupt lieutenant
Major 2
- Dudley SmithCharming, ruthless Irish detective
- Ed ExleyAmbitious, rule-bound detective