Miker wrote:
> I'm getting ready to order some books from Amazon
and
> I've got Jason Starr's TOUGH LUCK on the list.
I've
> never read him and I notice there are several others
available
> by him. Is TOUGH LUCK a good one to start with?
What
> would you recommend starting with? What is his
best?
I don't know whether it's his best, as I haven't read enough
to judge, but I really enjoyed HARD FEELINGS. Fascinating but
unlikeable characters, gripping writing, and a look at
someone on the verge of cracking up. Very noir.
Doug wrote:
> Hey, I'd vote for Steve Martin in _Dead Men don't
Wear Plaid_.
I love that film - a very affectionate look at the PI genre
and old movies. I have a day off work today and am going to
watch My Favourite Brunette which was another recommendation
from the list.
I've just finished reading Simon Kernick's new one - THE
MURDER EXCHANGE which was excellent. Very hardboiled and
dark, but not as bleak as his previous book. Now reading
Pelecanos' RIGHT AS RAIN to be followed by HELL TO PAY, as
I'm trying to read as many Anthony nominees as possible so I
can vote pre Bouchercon. I've read and enjoyed Pelecanos
before, but can't believe I've never read the Strange/Quinn
series. Great stuff.
Donna (I will try and remember to remove my signature line in
future since a member of the list described it as 'simple'. I
think I was being insulted, but am too simple to be 100% sure
:o) )
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