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posted by CharlesBoyd at 10:52 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2009
Left a message prior to this and, once again, forgot to address a topic you broached.
This is due to the fact that, when responding, a new response window opens on your page and I can no longer see what you wrote to me. So, my new practice is to type responses in Word so that I can bounce back to your input; will cut/paste my response to new response window.
As to liking/disliking Joe Pitt series: I had read the first one years ago when it first came out (what, 2003?). Anyway, I have seriously considered revisiting it/them. This past year, I revisited books that I had remembered enjoying so much years ago. With only one did I enjoy it again with as much enthusiasm. The others—not so much; and one I couldn’t even finish. Let’s face, like with food, music, nearly anything, our tastes change over time. So, yeah, you’ve given me pause to stop and at least consider rereading the first Pitt novel.
posted by magnumpigg at 12:00 pm (EST) on Nov 10, 2009
Sorry for not responding about Ken Bruen (slight oversight). Yes, I have read "The Guards"; loved it. Have also read in the Hard Case Crime Series the three books he has co-authored with Jason Starr: "Bust," "Slide," and "The Max." Great reads all.
As to "Irish-bred" authors; have you heard of or read Sam Millar, especially the first two books (that's all so far) in the Karl Kane series? They are: (1) "Bloodstorm" and (2) "The Dark Place." I have NOT read them nor own them; just heard about him the other day. Have you read him or have any insights to share? If not, I think I will get those two books soon and try them.
Soon I'll stop by and check out the Charlie Huston talk.
Later,
ans
posted by magnumpigg at 11:10 am (EST) on Nov 10, 2009
I happened to take "The Guards" to my novel class tonight. I asked Jim (James Sallis--my teacher) if he was familar with Ken Bruen. He said he had a shelf ful of Bruen's novels. Thinks's he a fine writer. He and Bruen met awhile back at THE POISONED PEN, a mystery bookstore in a suburb of Phoenix. They were both promoting their latest novel I suppose. Turns out Bruen is a big James Sallis fan. In some of his novels, Bruen has mentioned some of Jim's novels. Small world indeed.
posted by CharlesBoyd at 10:54 pm (EST) on Nov 9, 2009
Yes, hard-hitting crime is my favorite genre. Have been reading Huston since his first book came out--though I must say am not too fond of Joe Pitt books. As to Coleman (Mo Prager)can't say enough good stuff about it. Mo is one of the most fleshed-out, complex characters out there.
I tend to like books where the main character is one of these: criminals, hitmen, the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time (Huston's Henry Thompson, right?), a complex cop or PI faced with difficult dilemmas (not a wild maverick, rogue cop bucking the system--how cliche)...(But complex like the DEA agent in Winslow's "Power of the Dog"). If the books have dark humor, better yet.
Off the top of my head, here are some of my favorite books, authors, and small presses(where I think some of the best stuff out there can be found):
Author: Victor Gischler, all good stuff; crime ones are:
* Gun Monkeys
* Pistol Poets
* Shotgun Opera
* Suicide Squeeze
* The Deputy (printing in 2010 by Tyrus Books)
Author: Don Winslow; 2 favorites:
* Power of the Dog -- one of my all-time favorites
* The Winter of Fankie Machine -- about a retired hitman
Author: Robert Fate--the Baby Shark Series--currently my favorite series. From Capital Crime Press.
Also from Capital Crime Press that is very good:
* "The 47 Rules of Highly Effective Bank Robbers" and "The One-Minute Assassin" both by Troy Cook.
If you like, check out my tag "small press"--a lot of good stuff in there.
Could go on like this all night...but for now, good night.
Stay in touch. And thanks for contacting me. This is fun stuff.
ans
posted by magnumpigg at 7:41 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2009
You always make my day whether I hear from you or not because I know that no matter what, who, or why; that when my life sucks, you are always pulling for me. You always seem to know. Thank you for being my friend.
Love your pic BTW (what a handsome dude), and love seeing your family in the background. I have always known you were a family man and have loved that about you!~!
ever your friend,
belva
posted by nannybebette at 2:07 pm (EST) on Nov 8, 2009
I received 'Caught Stealing' this morning in the mail. Thank you so very much. I know what I'm taking to read on the ferry across to Long Island today. :-)
Thank you for your sharing the book with me.
Have a great weekend, my friend
hugs
caroline
posted by cameling at 9:18 am (EST) on Nov 7, 2009
Thanks for the well wishes. I get to enjoy a few days of sitting around and taking it easy - yay books!!
posted by coppers at 10:40 pm (EST) on Nov 5, 2009
posted by coppers at 12:18 am (EST) on Dec 25, 2008
Thanks for your good wishes. ~Donna~
posted by Donna828 at 7:04 pm (EST) on Dec 23, 2008
posted by coppers at 10:37 pm (EST) on Aug 3, 2008
And here, as I write this, it's Monday morning, 8:46, cold and clear and as always very very dry :)
Have a nice Sunday!
posted by mccardey at 6:47 pm (EST) on Jul 20, 2008