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1) Savages
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Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run an independent Laguna Beach–based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from an established clientele. But they may have come up against something that they can't handle-the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, and saying no is unacceptable. When they refuse to back down, the cartel kidnaps Ophelia, the boys' playmate and confidante. O's abduction sets off...
2) Laguna heat
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St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[1985]
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English
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A series of murders by fire plunges Laguna Beach's lone homicide detective, Tom Shephard, into the dark side of the California Riviera, a club of the town's wealthy first citizens, and reveals disturbing links to Shephard's own past.
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"Laguna Beach, California, 1968. The Age of Aquarius is in full swing. Timothy Leary is a rock star. LSD is God. Folks from all over are flocking to Laguna, seeking peace, love, and enlightenment. Matt Antony is just trying get by. Matt is sixteen, broke, and never sure where his next meal is coming from. Mom's a stoner, his deadbeat dad is a no-show, his brother's fighting in Nam... and his big sister Jazz has just gone missing. The cops figure she's...
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Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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When Caro Lamont's friend and neighbor, Kitty Bardot, is found gunned down on the Pacific Coast Highway, the police seem ready to call the well-loved Hollywood publicist a road-rage casualty. But when catty tidbits of information start to surface, Caro is determined to get to the bottom of who killed Kitty.
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Simon Pulse
Pub. Date
2005.
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English
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While sharing a summer beach house with college friends, Clare, an introvert, and Linley, a party girl, learn about themselves and their relationship. A house at the beach. A bunch of hot strangers. A three-month party that's off the hook. No one's sure how they scored the big old house on the ocean. But the Laguna Beach housemates are living large, like rock stars. The surfing is sweet, and the party is crunk. If only there weren't so many secrets...
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"Laguna Beach, California, 2009. Alireza Courdee, a fourteen-year-old straight-A student and chemistry whiz, takes his first hit of pot. In as long as it takes to inhale and exhale, he is transformed from the high-achieving son of Iranian immigrants into a happy-go-lucky stoner. He loses his virginity, takes up surfing, and sneaks away to all-night raves. For the first time, Reza--now Rez--feels like an American teen. Life is smooth; even lying to...
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St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In Hotel Laguna, Nicola Harrison transports readers from the female-staffed factories of World War II to the sun-splashed beaches of southern California, plunging into one woman's daring journey to demand more for herself. With rich period detail and skillful consideration of a postwar society in flux, Harrison spins a tale of love, identity, and the hidden secrets of the art world. Nicola Harrison has a gift for crafting leading ladies full of heart...
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The Kingsleys ; 2
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English
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"Under the direction of the Kingsley's new president, Paige, the family has gathered for a weekend retreat at a luxurious Laguna Beach resort. Still clinging to the hope of succession are the sons of Richard Kingsley, the family patriarch and CEO: John, the oldest, whos clawed his way back from a dark tragedy, and Paiges estranged husband, Ted, the golden boy. When Richards ex and his wayward daughter join the fray, Paige finds herself with two fast...
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2012.
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English
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"Published to coincide with the release of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone's major film of Savages from Universal Pictures in September 2012--starring John Travolta, Blake Lively, Benecio Del Toro, Uma Thurman, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson, and Salma Hayek--this is the much-anticipated prequel to Don Winslow's acclaimed N.Y. Times bestselling work. In Savages, Don Winslow introduced Ben and Chon, twentysomething best friends...
