Product Overview
Loosely based on the "Black Dahlia" case, this novel of Irish-Catholic life in Southern California just after World War II centers on two brothers, Tom and Des Spellacy. Tom is a homicide detective and Des is a priest on the rise within the Church. The investigation of an unidentified murder victim whose bisected body is found in a vacant lot in the shadow of the Los Angeles Coliseum provides the background against which are played the ever changing loyalties of the two brothers.
This first edition hardcover copy of True Confessions is good condition. The dust jacket is intact and also good. There are some areas of rubbing and wear on the dust jacket which is expected for a book of this age. No interior markings, some staining on the book block.
