Black Dahlia Avenger, 9781648212116
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Son investigates the Black Dahlia murder, discovers a shocking family secret.
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Black Dahlia Avenger

case closed: the definitive edition

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  • Paperback

    672 pages

  • Release Date

    27 January 2026

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Summary

Black Dahlia Avenger: Unmasking a Father’s Dark Secret

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! THIS NEW AND UPDATED EDITION FINALLY PROVES THE SHOCKING IDENTITY OF THE BLACK DAHLIA KILLER-AND THE POLICE CORRUPTION THAT CONCEALED IT FOR SO LONG

In 1947, the brutal, sadistic murder of a beautiful young woman named Elizabeth Short led to the largest manhunt in LA history. The killer teased and taunted the police and public for weeks, but his identity stayed a mystery, and…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781648212116
ISBN-10:1648212115
Author:Steve Hodel
Publisher:Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint:Arcade Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:672
Release Date:27 January 2026
Weight:609g
Dimensions:209mm x 139mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Completely convincing … As far as I am concerned, this case is closed.” –Michael Connelly, bestselling author of the Harry Bosch series

“The most haunting murder mystery in Los Angeles county during the twentieth century has finally been solved.” –Stephen R. Kay, L.A. County Head Deputy District Attorney

“A must-read book … A blockbuster.” –Liz Smith, New York Post

About The Author

Steve Hodel

Steve Hodel was born and brought up in Los Angeles. Now a private investigator, he spent almost twenty-four years with the LAPD, most of them as a homicide detective supervisor, and had one of the highest solve rates on the force. He is also the author of Most Evil and Black Dahlia Avenger II. He lives in Sherman Oaks, California.

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