Death Is a Lonely Business

Brief Overview

The novel «Death Is a Lonely Business» by Ray Bradbury is a detective story set in 1949 California. The protagonist, a young writer living in Venice, encounters a series of mysterious deaths. He embarks on his own investigation to uncover who is behind these crimes. Along the way, he meets Detective Elmo Crumley and former actress Constance Rattigan, who assist him in his quest. The book's atmosphere is filled with melancholy and nostalgia for a bygone era, along with reflections on life and death. Bradbury masterfully captures the essence of a small town where every resident harbors secrets, and death becomes a part of everyday life.