Here's my report on recent readings:
Donald Westlake, The Hook. A fantastic, scary and moving
book. It's as if a David Goodis had written this -- but with
Westlake's skill. I would call it a noir classic.
Bill Pronzini, Oddments. An eclectic collection of short
stories by this able practitioner. Another winner from Five
Star. There is one Nameless detective story, not too shabby
at that.
Bill Crider, The Nighttime is the Right Time. A very funny
collection of stories, some dark, most lighthearted, all
entertaining. There is one with Elvis and a vampire type, and
another about a hilarious cat-parrot couple in Hollywood. Oh,
and Bill cuts loose in a bone-chilling story about a rapist
Published by Five Star.
Robert Skinner, Pale Shadow (Poisoned Pen). I read it in one
sitting. The best Skinner so far. Self-assured, taut writing,
vivid ambience, good plot. This book deserves to be
read.
Two Raravians out of five... Cap'n Bill, what do I get for
loyalty? And I have one by Manuel Ramos in the pipeline. AND
I saw a couple of Marianne's books in my local library.
Regards,
MrT
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