{"product_id":"love-me-fierce-in-danger-9781501367311","title":"Love Me Fierce In Danger","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWINNER OF 2024 EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD (BEST CRITICAL\/BIOGRAPHICAL BOOK)THE TELEGRAPH'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE H.R.F KEATING AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHICAL\/CRITICAL BOOKAs gripping and twisted as a James Ellroy novel. - Ian RankinA masterpiece of literary biography. - David PeaceThe first critical biography of a titan of American crime fiction.   Love Me Fierce In Danger is the story of James Ellroy, one of the most provocative and singular figures in American literature. The so-called Demon Dog of Crime Fiction, Ellroy enjoys a celebrity status and notoriety that few authors can match. However, traumas from the past have shadowed his literary success.   When Ellroy was ten years old, his mother was brutally murdered. The crime went unsolved, and her death marked the start of a long and turbulent road for Ellroy that has included struggles with alcoholism, drug addiction, homelessness, and jail time. In tracing his life and career, Steven Powell reveals how Ellroy's upbri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is 'the skinny' (as the subject himself might put it) on one of the most charismatic and complex crime writers on the planet, affording insights into both the man and his craft.  It's every bit as gripping and twisted as a James Ellroy novel.  Dig it, cats. * Ian Rankin *\u003cbr\u003ePowell brings out the conflicting sides of Ellroy’s personality tactfully and sympathetically — without ever taking his eye off the truth …\u003cb\u003e [It] has all the\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003epace, twists and shocks of a good crime novel\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- Mark Sanderson * The Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA highly enjoyable read\u003c\/b\u003e … \u003cb\u003eshrewd in its critiques of the work and jargon-free\u003c\/b\u003e – an academic biography in the best sense. I suspect it will spoil the genre of literary biography for me for a while: can the life of any other living writer be anywhere near as horribly gripping? -- Jake Kerridge * The Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eSteven Powell’s\u003cb\u003e brilliant, unflinching biography\u003c\/b\u003e reveals how the novelist’s obsessions have their roots in the extraordinary experiences of his childhood and early years … \u003cb\u003ePowell scrupulously chronicles Ellroy’s hectic career\u003c\/b\u003e: his compulsive womanising; lapses in sobriety; near nervous breakdowns; and attention grabbing performances as the self-styled ‘Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction’… According to his ex-wife, Helen Knode: ‘James lives life like he was shot out of a cannon.’ \u003cb\u003eThis gripping, illuminating biography \u003c\/b\u003enot only throws light on just what she meant by that. It also reveals why he does so. -- Nick Rennison * The Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eSober … Powell’s unruffled approach is a shrewd way of tackling Ellroy’s sensational life and imagination. -- Anthony Cummins * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003e[A] stark, revealing account of [Ellroy’s] life. -- Martin Chilton * The Independent *\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to James Ellroy, [Powell] is the go-to expert who plays sleuth to the inventor of many an L.A. sleuth. . . . The same obsessive thread that runs through all of Ellroy's work also weaves kinetically through Powell's prose. In this latest book, he reveals nuances of the epic writer’s life and process that only an Ellroy expert can. * Brooklyn Rail *\u003cbr\u003ePowell's biography is \u003cb\u003ewonderful, a must-read\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . It is a testament to him and to his subject. * Hedgehog Review *\u003cbr\u003eAn\u003cb\u003e essential\u003c\/b\u003e purchase for anyone interested in modern American crime fiction, \u003cb\u003ecouched in prose that is as lively as its uncompromising subject\u003c\/b\u003e. -- Barry Forshaw * Crime Time *\u003cbr\u003eContributes a wealth of material and insight into Ellroy's private life and personal struggles. . . . Love Me Fierce In Danger is a substantial work of literary scholarship. . . .  A must read for fans and scholars of contemporary American crime fiction. * Pulp Curry *\u003cbr\u003eWhatever we thought we knew about the Demon Dog of American Literature, we were wrong; \u003ci\u003eLove Me Fierce in Danger\u003c\/i\u003e is as revelatory as it is compelling, and a masterpiece of literary biography: James Ellroy deserves no less. * David Peace *\u003cbr\u003eUnflinching in detailing the life of one of the living greats of crime fiction … As biographies go, this one is quite a ride. -- Ayo Onatade * Shots magazine *\u003cbr\u003eSteven Powell’s biography is notably short on longueurs ... Powell has clearly worked hard to do justice to his subject. -- Nicholas Lezard * The Spectator *\u003cbr\u003eProvides fascinating revelations about the life of James and his remarkable parents, Jean \u0026amp; Armand. It is amazing how much new information the biography provides—in clear and eloquent fashion. . . . This is a testament to Steven’s rigorous research and his unprecedented access to Mr. Ellroy, his friends, his family, former lovers and former colleagues. * Apocalypse Confidential *\u003cbr\u003eEqual parts literary examination of Ellroy’s stylistic and thematic journey and a fulsome exploration of his personal struggles. . . . \u003cb\u003eA rich and sprawling read\u003c\/b\u003e. * Zoomer Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eFrom countless interviews with friends, family peers, former lovers, literary and film collaborators, as well as extensive interviews with Ellroy himself, author Steven Powell pulls back the curtain on the life of this enigmatic, often bombastic, charismatic and complex author. The tale he reveals is every bit as gripping, twisted, dark and provocative as any of Ellroy's dozen novels. * The Irish Scene *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eList of Illustrations\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eJames Ellroy Bibliography: List of Key Works\u003c\/i\u003e  1. In the Shadow of Hollywood - Los Angeles (1948-1958) 2. Murder in El Monte (1958-1965) 3. Down and Out in the City of Angels (1965-1975) 4. Debris by the Sea (1975-1981) 5. The Road to the Dahlia (1981-1985) 6. Sweet Smell of Success (1986-1990) 7. Enter the Borzoi (1990-1993) 8. On the Trail of Swarthy Man (1993-1995) 9. Demon Dog of American Crime Fiction (1995-2000) 10. The Crack-Up (2000-2006) 11. Chasing It: Ellroy’s Return to LA (2005-2009) 12. The Big Hurt (2009-2015) 13. Sanctuary (Denver 2016-2020)  \u003ci\u003eNotes\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWorks Cited\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409313669463,"sku":"9781501367311","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781501367311.jpg?v=1730506385","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/love-me-fierce-in-danger-9781501367311","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}