--- product_id: 25299498 title: "Harbor Nocturne" brand: "mysterious press" price: "₹ 888" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 19 category: "Book" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/25299498-harbor-nocturne store_origin: IN region: India --- # Harbor Nocturne **Brand:** mysterious press **Price:** ₹ 888 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Harbor Nocturne by mysterious press - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 888 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/25299498-harbor-nocturne) ## Best For - mysterious press enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mysterious press brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Harbor Nocturne - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514F2j1d60L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ At 75 Wambaugh Still Had "Game" *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019* I've been a fan of Wambaugh since I read The New Centurions as a young man in 1971. I've read all of Wambaugh's books along the way since then. As far as I can tell Harbor Nocturne is Wambaugh's latest--and probably last book. It was published in 2012. I just read it on Kindle this week--2019. Wambaugh was 75 years old when Harbor Nocturne was published. He still had "game" at that age and that's a good thing. (I'm 75 now myself)There is a story line here, and I agree with some of the other reviewers that it's a bit sad. But as one ages one learns (and re-learns) that things don't always work out for the best, so I'll cut Wambaugh some slack on the less than upbeat main story line. Of course Harbor Nocturne also has all of the police antics and anecdotes that make Wambaugh's books fun. Other professions might call these things "war stories" aka the funny and strange things that happen at work.After Wambaugh left the LAPD he moved around a bit. He was in Pasadena San Marino for a while; then off to Newport beach; down to San Diego, and then out to the desert around Palm Springs. He used his knowledge of the places he lived in to set the background scene for his various novels. His descriptions rang true. Now he spends some time writing about the Italian and Croatian communities in San Pedro. He nails it again.Read the book, and if you have not read Wambaugh before--or want to go back and reread some of his works do so. It's always enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A little less growth, but still masterful *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2012* I have been a fan of Joseph Wambaugh since his first book. I thought his non-fiction was brilliant and was sorry that a messy court case made him decide to stick to fiction. I also thought his fiction was terrific: the early books are filled with gritty humor and deep passion; the middle books showed all sorts of growth as a writer trying different techniques; and in the past decade or so, he switched to writing a fictional series with recurring characters. I'm not sure whether he became tired of creating new worlds or wanted more depth in an established one, but the level of passion has declined even as the writing became smoother. I'm not knocking that at all, but for someone who has never tried Wambaugh in his prime, they might get the wrong idea from this novel. "Harbor Nocturne" is a (relatively) quiet book. Yes, the kooky characters are here, as well as the bizarre anecdotes that pile up to form the backdrop for the plot. Yes, the setting becomes a character itself. But there's a depressive level that leaves the reader with a sad taste, and less of the passion of earlier writing. I don't mean sexual passion, I mean the heartfelt energy of the characters. They all seem just a little tired. There are a few lazy short-cuts as well. In earlier books, such as "The Black Marble", the author was able to provide lots of background on the Russian community in a seamless and unobtrusive way. In "Harbor Nocturne", right away a single character provides a literal travelogue to explain the entire Port of Los Angeles, Croatian work history and Mexican immigration. It is neither seamless nor unobtrusive. However, Wambaugh, even when he is not at his best, is better than almost anyone else. If you haven't encountered his work before, I'd strongly recommend starting with older books, such as "The Black Marble" or "The Delta Star". If you know his work but haven't read the Hollywood series, I'd recommend starting with the first book in the series, since there are significant developments in the lives of the recurring characters. I do recommend this book, but not without some earlier doses of Wambaugh's work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wambaugh still has it. *by L***O on Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018* Joe Wambaugh has been writing cop stories for a very long time, and I've read them all. Like many of us, he's getting up there in years, and this novel lacks some of the pizz-zazz of his earlier work. But it's still good. I suspect this may be his last novel, so I will say that Joe Wambaugh has given me a lot of good reading hours over the years, and for that I say, "thanks". --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/25299498-harbor-nocturne](https://www.desertcart.in/products/25299498-harbor-nocturne) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*