-----Roger Torrey was one of the better hardboiled short story writers for Black Mask and such pulps as Private Detective and Street and Smith Detective Story in the 1940's. He died an early death in his 30's probably because of a drinking problem. 42 DAYS FOR MURDER may be his only novel length book. However I noticed at PulpFest in Columbus, Ohio that Black Dog Books has just published a collection of his stories. I like his work but it does vary in quality.
-----Walker Martin.
--- In rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, DCG <damncrazygringo@...> wrote:
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> Since there's a flurry of AUTHOR threads of late, I wonder what folks think of Roger Torrey...??
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> Nabbed his 42 DAYS FOR MURDER (38, Hillman-Curl / 88, DMP) for a buck at the Library's sale cart today, you see.
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> Any opinions on this title, or Torrey in general? (Which of his are the better tales, etc?)
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> A friend was a nut for DMP titles back when they were appearing New -- he bought every single one in hardback, but I could never afford them.
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> This 42DFM is just the TRP edn, but I'm hopin' it's at least worth readin'...
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> Thanx in advance,
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