Sample of authors
Ellroy, James
Having revolutionized crime fiction in terms of language and style, James Ellroy is now one of America’s foremost contemporary crime writers. He was born Lee Earle Ellroy in Los Angles. His father, Armand Ellroy, was an accountant who moved in dubious Hollywood circles, for example as Rita Hayworth’s financial advisor. Ellroy’s mother, Geneva "Jean" Hilliker, was a nurse. Both parents were alcoh...
Literary figures
Tommy Rankin
Gender: Male
Young – about 30 years old – police officer in Philadelphia, USA, which was also author Milton M. Propper’s home city. Tommy Rankin is single (he is married to his job), of average height and is handsome with dark curly hair and dark eyes, as well as thin lips. He is very dedicated to his work, so much so that he can himself commit crimes – like breaking in to the homes of suspects – to solve them...