David Goodis
2 SeriesDavid Goodis (1917-1967) was an American author known for his noir fiction novels. He earned a degree in journalism from Temple University in 1937. Goodis's works, often set in Philadelphia, have become classics in the noir genre.
Author: David Goodis Rewritten synopsis: In "Nightfall," also known as "Missing Believed Murdered," "The Dark Chase," and "Convicted," an innocent man is pursued by both the police and criminals who believe he has stolen their money. "Down There," alternatively titled "Shoot the Piano Player," follows a once-celebrated pianist now playing in a dive bar, who gets entangled in his brother's criminal activities. Both novels explore themes of mistaken identity and the struggle for redemption amidst a backdrop of noir suspense.
