The first critical biography of a titan of American crime fiction, Love Me Fierce In Danger is the story of the James Ellroy, one of the most provocative and singular figures in American literature. The unsolved murder of Ellroy's mother, when he was just ten years old, marked the start of turbulent road for Ellroy that has included struggles with alcoholism, drug addiction, homelessness, and jail time. At its heart, Love Me Fierce in Danger is the story of how Ellroy overcame his demons to become the bestselling and celebrated author of such classics The Black Dahlia and LA Confidential. Informed by interviews with friends, family, peers, and literary and Hollywood collaborators, as well as extensive conversations with Ellroy himself.