Killer on the Road - by James Ellroy (Paperback)

Name: Killer on the Road - by James Ellroy (Paperback)
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Ellroy's deep dive into the psyche of a serial killer and "the scariest book I've ever read.
About the Author: JAMES ELLROY was born in Los Angeles.
272 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Crime

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Ellroy's deep dive into the psyche of a serial killer and "the scariest book I've ever read." (Jonathan Kellerman)

Killer on the Road is an exploration into the mind of a perfectly crafted psychopath: a mix of clinical vision, genius intellect, and an empty conscience. And once you're in, it's impossible to get out.

Even as a child, Martin Michael Plunkett was no ordinary boy. Extreme parental indifference marked him as an outcast. In his head, Plunkett crafted a second life, remaking himself in the guise of his favorite comic book villain. His mind fixated on dark thoughts and twisted imaginings. A heart of evil was burnished--and Plunkett grew up to become a psychotic murderer.

This chilling tale is written as the reflections of an unrepentant criminal. As Plunkett serves four consecutive life sentences in solitary at Sing Sing, he reminisces on his decades of discovery and horror. He moves in the shadows of American madness and obsession. He is the killer on the road.

About the Author

JAMES ELLROY was born in Los Angeles. He is the author of the Underworld U.S.A. Trilogy: American Tabloid, The Cold Six Thousand, and Blood's a Rover, and the L.A. Quartet novels: The Black Dahlia, The Big Nowhere, L.A. Confidential, and White Jazz. He is the recipient of the Los Angeles Times Robert Kirsch Award for Lifetime Achievement. He lives in Colorado.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Crime

Publisher: Vintage

Format: Paperback

Author: James Ellroy

Language: English

Street Date: December 2, 2025

TCIN: 1002576345

UPC: 9798217007882

Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-0847

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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