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John Ireland
Bebop Noir (The Los Angeles Stories book 6)
UNITED STATES, July 8, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Author John Ireland takes readers on an unforgettable ride through a world where jazz, deceit, and murder intertwine in his latest novel, "Bebop Noir ." This gripping tale promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of suspense, dark humor, and richly drawn characters.
"Bebop Noir" is a genre-bending
novel that offers a little jazz, a little sex, a little Shakespeare, and a lot of murder. The story is populated with a fascinating cast of characters: a woman who can't tell the truth, a man who can't tell the difference, a school teacher moonlighting as a serial killer, an obese cop hiding from his own reflection, and an Australian lesbian who sings like Mel Torme. Murder finds them all, but only a few will be spared.
John Ireland grew up immersed in the movie business, where he developed a deep love for storytelling. With an Academy Award-nominated actor for a father and a private artist for a mother, Ireland's early life was a tapestry of cinematic experiences. These experiences, coupled with a love for words, led him to a prolific career in writing and producing television movies, documentaries, and stage plays. He also directed the indie film "Johnny Morran."
Ireland's venture into literary fiction allowed him to revisit the garden of dreams from his youth, influenced by the crime movies he adored and the evocative French and Italian films of the 60s and 70s. His writing is characterized by people caught in conflicts of conscience, navigating the murky waters of sex and violence, unsure of their survival until they are stripped bare.
Ireland's bibliography includes several other compelling titles such as "About Her Dead Husband ," "Murder at the Magic Hour ," "The Sentimental Killer," "Oscar Moon Has Seven Days," and "Horace Pope Loves to Steal."
Ireland's fascination with jazz and the darker aspects of human nature, coupled with his belief that life is devoid of plots and full of consequences, inspired "Bebop Noir." The writings of Patricia Highsmith and James Ellroy also served as muses for this novel.
"Bebop Noir" invites readers to embark on their own journey alongside its characters. Each reader will derive their own meaning from the story, just as Ireland's characters dictated their fates to him. From Johnny Saturday to Carolyn Hubbard, each character's journey offers moments of both heaven and hell.
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