Editor“At its heart, this is a story of greed and moral decay disguised as a treasure hunt, and it plays out like a vintage film noir flick brought to life in brutal, unflinching detail. What struck me most was the prose. It’s bold, lush, and rich with attitude. Litchfield doesn’t hold back. His writing practically swaggers across the page. There’s an almost hypnotic rhythm to it. The mystery is tight and satisfying, but it’s the mood that really sells it. Litchfield paints the era vividly, full of cigarette smoke and greasy diners and nights that never quite end. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys Raymond Chandler, James M. Cain, or even Tarantino at his most playful,” writes Literary Titan, a well-known literary publication based in the U.S.
The 5-star review was posted on July 1, 2025. You can view the complete review at this web address: https://literarytitan.com/2025/07/01/hessmans-necklace/.
Those interested in Litchfield’s previous novel, When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed, should visit this review published in Literary Titan last March: https://literarytitan.com/2025/03/27/when-the-actor-inspired-chaos-and-bloodshed/. An interview with the author published last April, titled “Chaos and Fury,” can be found here: https://literarytitan.com/2025/04/03/chaos-and-fury/.
