Hollywood Nocturnes

“Out of the Past” copyright © 1994 by James Ellroy. First published in a different form in GQ, November 1993.

“Dick Contino’s Blues” copyright © 1994 by James Ellroy. First published in Granta, December 1994.

“High Darktown” copyright © 1986 by James Ellroy. First published in New Black Mask.

“Dial Axminster 6-400” copyright © 1987 by James Ellroy. First published in New Black Mask.

“Since I Don’t Have You” copyright © 1988 by James Ellroy. First published in New Black Mask.

“Gravy Train” copyright © 1990 by James Ellroy. First published in The Armchair Detective.

“Torch Number” copyright © 1990 by James Ellroy. First published in Justice for Hire, edited by Robert J. Randisi (Mysterious Press, 1990).