Many fans love 'White Jazz'. It's a fast - paced and violent novel that showcases Ellroy's ability to write about the underbelly of society. The prose is sharp and the story is full of twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.
Fans often consider 'The Big Nowhere' to be among the best. It has Ellroy's signature hard - boiled style and a really engaging mystery at its core. The characters are well - drawn and the atmosphere of post - war Los Angeles is palpable.