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      Mystery · 35 books · 3 series
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      The L.A. Quartet

      1. The Black Dahlia Sep 1987
      2. The Big Nowhere Sep 1988
      3. L.A. Confidential Jun 1990
      4. White Jazz Sep 1992

      Lloyd Hopkins

      1. Blood on the Moon Mar 1984
      2. Because the Night Feb 1985
      3. Suicide Hill Apr 1986

      Underworld USA

      1. American Tabloid Feb 1995
      2. The Cold Six Thousand May 2001
      3. Blood's a Rover Oct 2009

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      The L.A. Quartet 4 books Lloyd Hopkins 3 books Underworld USA 3 books

      James Ellroy Books FAQ

      How many books has James Ellroy written?

      James Ellroy has written 35 books.

      What is the latest James Ellroy book?

      The most recent release by James Ellroy is The Enchanters, published in September 2023.

      What genres does James Ellroy write?

      James Ellroy writes primarily Mystery.

      What series has James Ellroy written?

      James Ellroy has written 3 series. Series listed on FictionDB include the L.A. Quartet, Lloyd Hopkins, and Underworld USA.