Bill, IMO you should try David Peace first. He's a real
innovator (even if we detect some influences, of course) and
his writing is well above what we expect from our genre lit.
However, beware: the darkness and pessimism of the world he
describes is haunting, pure existential - but as a writer he
does not make a show to be admired in these books... Some
people did not like it because of its strong noir approach,
and the style of writing (which is IMO a real style, not an
exercise of virtuosity, and it beautifully serves the
narration).
Start the Red riding Quartet from its first volume: "1974" .
And, as in real life, not all the intrigues get a full
explanation.
Peace's Quartet is one of my best discoveries of the recent
years. Do not miss it.
E.Borgers HARD-BOILED MYSTERIES http://www.geocities.com/Athens/6384
POLAR NOIR http://www.geocities.com/polarnoir
I think I made a note at the time to look for Waites (and the
Red Riding Quartet by David Peace) but then didn't track one
down. What's the best one of his to start with?
Bill
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