Dale Richard Perelman Bücher

Set against the backdrop of America's pastime, the narrative explores the life of a charismatic baseball player known for his optimism and charm, earning him the nickname "Mr. Sunshine." The story delves into his journey through the highs and lows of professional sports, highlighting the challenges he faces both on and off the field. Themes of resilience, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams are woven throughout, offering a heartfelt look at the impact of baseball on personal identity and community.

Built during Los Angeles's rapid growth in the Roaring Twenties, the Beaux Arts-style Cecil Hotel was briefly a glimmering downtown landmark until it became one of the most infamous sites of violence and murder in the country. Nicknamed "The Suicide," the Cecil was the eerie location of more than a dozen people taking their own lives going back to the 1940s and '50s. Rumors still swirl that Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, frequented the hotel in the days before her gruesome murder. Serial killer Richard "Night Stalker" Ramirez lived at the Cecil for long stays in the 1980s. Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger murdered three sex workers while a guest at the Cecil in 1991. Author Dale Perelman charts the brutal and mysterious history of Los Angeles's most notorious hotel.