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Start with Perfidia and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by James Ellroy • Published 2014
Perfidia launches the Second L.A. Quartet in December 1941, when a Japanese American family is found dead on the eve of Pearl Harbor and chemist Hideo Ashida, scheming sergeant Dudley Smith, and diarist Kay Lake pursu...
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Second L A Quartet reading order
Ends with This Storm
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Book 1:Perfidia
James Ellroy • 2014
Perfidia launches the Second L.A. Quartet in December 1941, when a Japanese American family is found dead on the eve of Pearl Harbor and chemist Hideo Ashida, scheming sergeant Dudley Smith, and diarist Kay Lake pursu...
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Book 2:This Storm
James Ellroy • 2019
This Storm continues the story into 1942, following characters from Perfidia through an investigation of a gold heist, murderous arson, and fascist plots that link Los Angeles to Mexico, as war, internment, and politi...
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Second L A Quartet FAQ
What is the best order to read the Second L A Quartet series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Perfidia.
How many books are in the Second L A Quartet series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Second L A Quartet series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Second L A Quartet series?
New readers should start with Perfidia, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Second L A Quartet series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2014 to 2019.