Perspectives on travel & the like…
“In this moody, hard-edged noir – teeming with deception and sexual tension – a battle-weary ex-Marine is drawn by a beguiling stranger into a spiral of robbery and murder along the California coast where each shadow harbours treachery and every promise comes at a price.”
Lowestoft Chronicle Editor reviews Roadside Night for the Lancashire Post.
“In two tumultuous stories set in 1950s Florida, a jobless accountant burdened by debt becomes entangled with a seductive femme fatale in a plan to steal her family’s fortune… and a former cop finds himself the prime suspect in a murder he witnessed and must track down the real killer to prove his innocence.”
Lowestoft Chronicle Editor reviews Gil Brewer’s The Squeeze/ —And the Girl Screamed for the Lancashire Post.
“A rugged Chicago fixer wrestles with his moral compass as he attempts to tarnish the reputation of a local attorney in The Face of Evil, a gritty 1950s pulp fiction tale, steeped in extortion, corruption, and counter-blackmail.
Originally published as a Gold Medal Books paperback original in 1954, John McPartland’s hard-hitting standalone novel of redemption has resurfaced this month as part of Stark House’s Black Gat mass market editions, having been long out of print.”
Lowestoft Chronicle Editor reviews John McPartland’s The Face of Evil for the Lancashire Post.
“In this highly engaging collection of short stories, award-winning author Robert Garner McBrearty captivates readers with tales of inner struggle and pivotal moments in life.”
Lowestoft Chronicle Editor reviews Robert Garner McBrearty’s story collection, The Problem You Have, for the Colorado Review.
In a positive new review published in Indies Today, Nicky Flowers analyzes *Hessman’s Necklace*, the new mystery by author Nicholas Litchfield. Flowers describes the novel as “a snarky crime-noir with a decadent streak,” capturing the essence of its protagonist, Ray Stokes, whose “gruff, lecherous, and rude” personality embodies the gritty aesthetics of the genre.
Highlighting Litchfield’s skillful storytelling, the reviewer notes, “Ray doesn’t call the shots, but he’s still a bad guy—no question.” This nuanced portrayal invites readers to root for a character whose moral compass is as questionable as the schemes he undertakes. As Ray embarks on a dangerous mission to retrieve Hessman’s necklace, the dynamic between him and Merriam Woodcroft adds depth to the narrative, with Flowers remarking that “her character’s secrecy adds another layer to the mystery surrounding the necklace and the church’s dubious sanctum.”
“A feverish story that effectively turns neo-noir conventions on its head. Every detail seems relevant, and not a syllable seems wasted—a tough trick to pull off. It all results in an appealing tale that also upends stereotypical impressions of ’50s Americana,” notes prominent American book review magazine Kirkus Reviews.
Read Kirkus Reviews’ insightful assessment of Nicholas Litchfield’s mystery, Hessman’s Necklace, which cleverly twists neo-noir conventions while drawing readers into a gripping narrative of 1950s Americana. The review emphasizes Litchfield’s sharp prose and intricate storytelling, celebrating the novel’s engaging characters and vivid details.
In a recent review published in *Indies Today*, Nicky Flowers offers an insightful analysis of *When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed*, the latest release from Lowestoft Chronicle Press. Flowers describes the novel as a raw and unflinching exploration of the dangers inherent in Hollywood ambition. She writes, “With a steady hand, author Nicholas Litchfield peels back the curtain on cinematic glamour to reveal a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at the blood, sweat, and tears involved in making a movie that was doomed from its inception.”
“Wexelblatt’s Hsi-wei Tales is a wonderful fusion of poetry and prose that captivates and holds nuggets of wisdom far beyond the fortune cookie kind. The … Read More ›
“In this epic story of love and friendship, war and savagery, courage and survival, award-winning historical fiction writer Sheldon Russell spirits the reader to a … Read More ›
“In this supremely entertaining volume of short stories, prizewinning micro-fiction maestro, Robert Garner McBrearty, teacher of fiction at the Lighthouse Writers Workshop North in Louisville, … Read More ›