I just got a copy of Geoffrey Homes's Six Silver Handles.
Unfortunately my copy was published by Cherry Tree. Which
means: The front cover supplies only the title and author and
tells me that "This is the 229th Cherry Tree book". The
inside front cover has a full page advert for Pelmanism
("Remember - Everything you do is preceded by your attitude
if mind"). The back cover has an advert for "delicious
Ovaltine, the cup that cheers - invigorates and sustains,
builds up health and vitality." And the inside back cover is
an advert for Colgate brushless shave cream ("Try it for
yourself. Wet your face. Spread on some Colgate Brushless.
Then shave!"). All of which is very nice I'm sure, but I'd
like to know what the book's about (the merest indication
would suffice) and how it compares to BUILD MY GALLOWS HIGH.
In fact, are any of Homes's books up to that dizzyingly high
standard? Any help appreciated.
Other recent acquisitions for which any opinions welcome: Gil
Brewer THE RED SCARF Norbert Fagan THE CROOKED MILE Richard
Wormser DRIVE EAST ON 66 Vin Packer THREE-DAY TERROR Vin
Packer THE GIRL ON THE BEST SELLER LIST William McGivern
ROGUE COP Day Keene PASSAGE TO SAMOA James McKimmey A CIRCLE
IN THE WATER Robert Colby THE CAPTAIN MUST DIE David Goodis
NIGHT SQUAD I also received an advance copy of Dorothy
Hughes's RIDE THE PINK HORSE which is being reprinted in
Britain in August (I think).
Thanks
Al Guthrie
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