The Last Days of L.A.
The Last Days of L.A. is a novel by George H. Smith that follows the lives of three people living in Los Angeles in the near future. The city is in the midst of a massive economic and social collapse, and the three characters must find a way to survive in this new world. The main character is a young woman named Lola, who is struggling to make ends meet in a city that is quickly becoming unrecognizable. She is joined by her best friend, a former gang member named Miguel, and a mysterious stranger named John. Together, they must navigate the dangerous streets of L.A. and find a way to survive in a city that is quickly becoming a wasteland. The novel follows the characters as they struggle to survive in a city that is quickly becoming a lawless wasteland. They must find a way to make money, stay safe, and find a way to make a life for themselves in a city that is quickly becoming unrecognizable. Along the way, they must confront the harsh realities of life in a city that is quickly becoming a ghost town. The Last Days of L.A. is a gripping and powerful novel that explores the harsh realities of life in a city that is quickly becoming a wasteland. It is a story of survival, friendship, and hope in a city that is quickly becoming unrecognizable.
By George H. Smith · First published 1959 · Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama · 8,900 words
First lines
"Murder on a small scale may be illegal and unpleasant, but mass murder can be the most exhilarating thing in the world!"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George H. Smith
- Date: 1959 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Fiction, Crime
- Length: 8,900 words
- Structure: 1 section, 190 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Thriller — The title implies a sense of urgency and impending danger, which is a common element of thrillers.
- Mystery — The title implies a sense of intrigue and unknowns, which is a common element of mysteries.
- Drama — The title implies a sense of emotion and conflict, which is a common element of dramas.
- Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is not a biography or autobiography of George H. Smith.
Tags
Alcoholics · Cold War · Fiction · Los Angeles (Calif.) · Nightmares · Nuclear weapons · Psychological aspects · Science fiction · Short stories · away · back · come