Mostly Old Books and Rust
Single paragraph book reviews and other stuff.
Friday, July 28, 2017
Review: Split Decision
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Split Decision by Jack Tunney My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book that I've read from Eric Beetner, who has...
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Review: Trouble Rides Tall
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Trouble Rides Tall by Harry Whittington My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another tightly plotted gem from Whittington. Marshall Bry...
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Review: Strangers in My Bed
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Strangers in My Bed by Allen O'Quinn My rating: 4 of 5 stars A good example of rural swamp noir, and a solid coming-of...
Friday, June 9, 2017
Review: Saddle the Storm
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Saddle the Storm by Harry Whittington My rating: 5 of 5 stars An ambitious novel that follows three main narratives, a you...
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Review: In His Blood
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In His Blood by Harold R. Daniels My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the earliest and best of the novels that employ the dual ...
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Review: I Died Twice
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I Died Twice by Bobby Underwood My rating: 5 of 5 stars This short novel tells the story of a vulnerable young woman, her ...
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Review: Black Hat Jack
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Black Hat Jack by Joe R. Lansdale My rating: 5 of 5 stars An outstanding novella with breakneck pacing and a linear plot t...
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Review: The Polar Treasure
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The Polar Treasure by Kenneth Robeson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Solidly and somewhat insanely plotted classic Pulp story wit...
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Review: Outrage at Blanco
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Outrage at Blanco by Bill Crider My rating: 5 of 5 stars A paging turning gem masterfully paced and plotted with several m...
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Review: Nightfall
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Nightfall by David Goodis My rating: 5 of 5 stars An exceptional psychological thriller told from the perspectives of an i...
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