Reviewed by Nick Mamatas Emma Sue is a very violent woman. After ten years of marriage and a failed ranch, …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Steve Weddle COTTONWOOD by Scott Phillips. The stories from Edward A. Grainger. A little something here and there. …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Russel D McLean One can argue about what noir is until the cows come home, but for me …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Ben Springer Last Song of Antietam, is my first introduction to the work of Patrick J. Lambe. With …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Chris Rhatigan When portrait photographer Terrence Webb goes to talk with the editor of the Adcock City Clarion, …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Chris F. Holm I’ll tell you right now: “In Some Countries” ain’t gonna be for everyone. It’s a …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Cullen Gallagher If anyone is carrying the pulp torch today, it is Gary Lovisi. Like a modern day …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Cullen Gallagher I’m a sucker for great first lines, and Jan Christensen’s “Going Where the Wind Blows” begins …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Matthew Funk Durston starts strong with a snarling first line—“The whore wouldn’t take his money.” You expect a …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Patti Abbott Appearing originally in HARDLUCK STORIES in 2006, this is a nifty little story where I’d be …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Charlie Stella Old New York, Bat Masterson, Damon Runyon and Arnold Rothstein (with a cameo by James M. …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Nik Korpon Let me give a disclaimer first: This is my first Ken Bruen. He’s one of those …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Jedidiah Ayres First lemme say how much I love the idea behind this collection. Let me follow that …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Benjamin Whitmer When I got the email from Brian Lindenmuth asking me to take part in a group …Read the Rest

I usually don’t give a shit about Westerns. I don’t care about Lonesome Dove or Louis L’Amour. I find the …Read the Rest

Reviewed by Jen Forbus “Hell Hath No Fury” is a fun story full of shady characters all trying to out …Read the Rest