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The Gift by Patrick O’Leary – review

The Gift by Patrick O’Leary – review
August 15, 2010
Book Reviews

I originally reviewed The Gift by Patrick O’Leary on October 13th 2006. The Gift was 22 years in the making …Read the Rest

Counsel of the Wicked by Roberto Kusminsky – review

Counsel of the Wicked by Roberto Kusminsky – review
August 14, 2010
Book Reviews

This debut novel exhibits all the characteristics of a well-seasoned author. It is well-written, tightly plotted and full of suspense. …Read the Rest

Creepers by David Morrell – review

Creepers by David Morrell – review
August 14, 2010
Book Reviews

Creepers is the slang term for urban explorers: history and architecture enthusiasts who share a keen fascination with exploring abandoned …Read the Rest

Tumbling After by Paul Whitcover – review

Tumbling After by Paul Whitcover – review
August 14, 2010
Book Reviews

I originally reviewed Tumbling After by Paul Whitcover on October 9th 2006 Tumbling After is not only a meticulously crafted …Read the Rest

A Hard Death by Jonathan Hayes – review

A Hard Death by Jonathan Hayes – review
August 13, 2010
Book Reviews

[It should perhaps be noted that this book is presently available only in/through the UK or Canada.] Dr. Edward Jenner, …Read the Rest

The Wheelman by Duane Swierczynski – review

The Wheelman by Duane Swierczynski – review
August 13, 2010
Book Reviews

I originally reviewed The Wheelman by Duane Swierczynski on October 2nd, 2006. An Irishman, Murphy, said “What can go wrong …Read the Rest

The Gates by John Connolly – review

The Gates by John Connolly – review
August 12, 2010
Book Reviews

John Connolly undertook quite a change three years ago when he wrote The Book of Lost Things, a fairy tale …Read the Rest

Already Dead by Charlie Huston – review

Already Dead by Charlie Huston – review
August 12, 2010
Book Reviews

I originally reviewed Already Dead by Charlie Huston on September 27th, 2006 Charlie Huston’s third novel, Already Dead, is the …Read the Rest

Old Dogs by Donna Moore – review

Old Dogs by Donna Moore – review
August 12, 2010
Book Reviews

In March of 2007 I had a chance to ask Donna Moore what she was working on after her debut …Read the Rest

Needle Mag – Second issue is available

Needle Mag – Second issue is available
August 11, 2010
Books

The Summer 21010 issue of Needle Magazine is available right now for $7 Brian LindenmuthBrian is the non-fiction editor of …Read the Rest

Hell’s Half Acre by Will Christopher Baer – review

Hell’s Half Acre by Will Christopher Baer – review
August 11, 2010
Book Reviews

I originally reviewed Hell’s Half Acre by Will Christopher Baer on September 25th, 2006. Hell’s Half Acre is by far …Read the Rest

Don Winslow live chat today at 1

Don Winslow live chat today at 1
August 11, 2010
Books

Sarah Wienman will be hosting a live chat with Don Winslow over at the Mulholland site today at 1pm EST. …Read the Rest

Treachery in the Yard by Adimchinma Ibe – review

Treachery in the Yard by Adimchinma Ibe – review
August 11, 2010
Book Reviews

Treachery in the Yard is essentially a standard American hardboiled/detective story filtered through a Nigerian setting. Ibe takes the famous …Read the Rest

Hard Case Crime moves to Subterranean Press

Hard Case Crime moves to Subterranean Press
August 10, 2010
Books

Pow! Just like that things have changed. After Dorchester’s news that they would be going the digital route and scrapping …Read the Rest

Death Will Help You Leave Him by Elizabeth Zelvin – review

Death Will Help You Leave Him by Elizabeth Zelvin – review
August 10, 2010
Book Reviews

Addiction is the theme of this series. To begin with, the three protagonists are recovering from alcoholism or drug abuse. …Read the Rest

The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor – review

The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor – review
August 10, 2010
Book Reviews

I originally reviewed The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor on September 21st, 2006 All in all there is a …Read the Rest

The Texting Detective (based on a Charles Willeford story)

The Texting Detective (based on a Charles Willeford story)
August 10, 2010
Books

Steve Fagin, UCSD visual arts professor, is working with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to promote the …Read the Rest

9 Dragons by Michael Connelly – review

9 Dragons by Michael Connelly – review
August 9, 2010
Book Reviews

Harry Bosch is so identified with Los Angeles that when he does venture outside the City of Angels it is …Read the Rest

Hal Ackerman reads from Stein Stoned (video)

Hal Ackerman reads from Stein Stoned (video)
August 9, 2010
Books

After the jump check out the video of Hal Ackerman reading from Stein Stoned from Tyrus Books. Brian LindenmuthBrian is …Read the Rest

I AM INDIANA JANE (Hear Me Roar…Confess?) by Sandi Ault

I AM INDIANA JANE (Hear Me Roar…Confess?) by Sandi Ault
August 9, 2010
Articles

Okay, I’ll admit it: one of my favorite things about being an author is the research I do in the …Read the Rest