Los Angeles is known for beautiful beaches, beautiful people, and beautiful cars. But there's also an ugly, dark aspect to this urban landscape, and trouble always lurks in the alleys and shady corners.

L.A. is a city where everyone is reaching for the stars. This city, where the wildest dreams of a lucky few come true, provides the perfect backdrop for Telly's story.

The plot occurs during an exceptionally hot and dry Southern California summer, and wildfires are a constant threat. The events in The Remortal take the reader from the eclectic streets of Venice Beach, through the opulent neighborhoods of Bevery Hills, and into the dangerous and unpredictable gang turf in South Central Los Angeles. L.A.'s diverse cultural landscape is a major element of the novel's theme.