The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler is a classic hardboiled detective novel set in Los Angeles. Private investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family to solve a blackmail case, but soon finds himself entangled in a web of deception, corruption, and murder. With its gritty portrayal of 1940s LA and sharp dialogue, “The Big Sleep” is a top book that captures the essence of the city and the noir genre.

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