| Author | David Guy |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | New American Library |
| Publication date | 1983 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 261 pp[1] |
| ISBN | 0-453-00448-2 |
| OCLC | 9532975 |
| Dewey Decimal | 813/.54 19 |
| LC Class | PS3557.U89 M3 1983 |
| Preceded by | Football Dreams |
| Followed by | Second Brother |
The Man Who Loved Dirty Books is a crime novel by the American author David Guy set in 1970s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] It was published in 1983 by New American Library.[2]
It tells the story of Matt Gregg, an ex-cop transitioning to a new career as a private detective, who is pulled down into the world of underground porn and murder.
References
- Fertile, Candace (March 4, 1984). "'Mystery' merely vehicle for smut". Edmonton Journal. p. 17. Retrieved May 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- Murdoch, Derrick (September 17, 1983). "Murder and melodrama with erotic sleaze". The Globe and Mail. p. 58. Retrieved May 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.