Scheduled for release in 2017, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the infamous ‘Black Dahlia’ murder, this book presents a fresh and bold perspective on one of America's most notorious crimes. On January 15th, 1947, the lifeless body of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short, a hopeful Hollywood starlet, was discovered in Los Angeles. Despite extensive police efforts and numerous suspects, the case remains unsolved.

Dubbed the ‘Black Dahlia’ by the press, the murder has become a legendary, enigmatic noir mystery in Hollywood's history. While fictional treatments exist, this book by Piu Eatwell is the first thoroughly researched factual account of the case. Titled "Black Dahlia, Red Rose," it unveils a compelling new solution, offering a virtually conclusive narrative on the identity of the killer, the motive behind targeting Short, and the reasons for the case's enduring mystery. Against the backdrop of Hollywood's darkest noir era, the book paints a vivid and atmospheric picture of this brutal chapter in history.