Perfidia

Perfidia is a historical crime fiction novel by James Ellroy, set in Los Angeles during the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.

The story revolves around the murder of a Japanese family and involves characters like Hideo Ashida, Kay Lake, William H. Parker, and Dudley Smith.

It delves into themes of corruption, racial inequality, and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of war.

The novel is the first in Ellroy's Second LA Quartet series.