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'Every Brilliant Eye' by Loren D. Estleman is a solid mystery featuring the tough Detroit PI, Amos Walker. The book is set in a gritty and dangerous Detroit, where Walker navigates through a dark and desperate city full of vivid neighborhoods. The writing style of the book is reminiscent of the classic hard-boiled detective mysteries popularized by authors like Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. The story is filled with parsed tense dialogue, historical references, and clever quips that add depth to the narrative.
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Save:The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow is a gripping crime novel following the life of Frank Machianno, a retired hitman living a quiet life in San Diego running a bait shop. When his past catches up with him, Frank is forced to navigate a dangerous world of mobsters, betrayal, and assassination attempts. The story alternates between present-day events and flashbacks, revealing Frank's complex history and the web of deceit surrounding him. Winslow's writing style is characterized by rapid character sketching, cinematic plotting, and short, snappy chapters that keep the reader engaged from start to finish.
Frank pads across the wooden floor, which he personally sanded and varnished, and gets into the shower. It only takes him a minute to shower, which is one reason that he keeps his silver hair cut shor... - #2
Save:A drifter named Frank becomes entangled in a stormy affair with a married woman named Cora, leading them to plot a murder. The narrative unfolds in a hard-boiled detective style without the mystery element, focusing on the characters' hardened nature and their willingness to do anything to fulfill their desires. The story is set in a depression-era America, showcasing dark and violent themes with spare descriptions and authentic dialogues.
The plot revolves around obsession, passion, murder, and violence set in a prosaic roadside gas station cafe. The characters, Frank and Cora, are portrayed as morally revolting yet compelling, leading to a shocking and abrupt conclusion akin to a hangman's noose. The book is described as a classic piece of noir fiction, exploring the dark tragedy of the human heart with a narrative that unfolds with a feeling of inevitability and moral logic.
They threw me off the hay truck about noon. I had swung on the night before, down at the border, and as soon as I got up there under the canvas, I went to sleep. I needed plenty of that, after three w...
