Inherent Vice
Brief Overview
The novel "Inherent Vice" is set in Los Angeles at the end of the 1960s. The main character, private detective Larry "Doc" Sportello, is tasked by his ex-girlfriend Shasta Fay Hepworth to help find her current lover, a wealthy real estate developer named Mickey Wolfmann, who has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. During his investigation, Doc encounters a host of strange and dangerous characters, including corrupt cops, drug dealers, and counterculture figures. Gradually, he uncovers a complex conspiracy involving real estate, drugs, and politics that touches various layers of society.
Date of publication: 30 July 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Detective
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