L.A. Morse Books in Order

In fifteenth-century Scotland, Sawney Bean and his family prey on travelers along the coast. This horror novel follows their cannibal clan as robbery and murder spread terror through communities struggling to escape the threat.

Retired private investigator Jake Spanner returns to work when a gangster he imprisoned decades earlier asks for help. Following leads through Los Angeles with assistance from old friends, Jake tackles a case involving a substantial ransom.

Ten guests gather at an isolated estate to celebrate a young woman’s inheritance, only for the party to turn murderous. Society detective Violet Cornichon investigates as more bodies appear and the surviving guests become potential suspects and victims.

This second volume surveys more than five hundred films across police, mystery, martial arts, and women’s prison genres. Morse reviews the titles as a guide for viewers navigating the mixture of obscure discoveries and disposable entertainment available on video.