I am vintage 1951.
My older brother was always feeding me his favorites. Never
did the Hardy Boys. Started with James Bond, graduated to
Travis McGee. Chandler, Hammet and Ross McDonald
followed.
Left home and brother's influence at 17. Got by somehow until
the early 80's when I discovered Elmore Leonard in the Soda
Springs, Idaho, public library. If you have ever been to Soda
Springs, you'll know why I took up reading in earnest while
living there.
Followed the better-knowns (Burke, Connely, McBain, Block, RB
Parker) until I found Amazon. I then started following the
strings and discovered Crumley, Willeford, Jim Thompson and
Richard Stark.
This list has been so fine. When I see a name I don't know, I
go back to Amazon or over to Bookmans for a sample. Goodis,
Charles Williams and Pelecanos are three great discoveries I
can thank you folks for. Returning that favor, I offer E.
Richard Johnson. Johnson's terrific. Haven't seen him
mentioned here much.
Tim Oliver
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