What are you currently reading?

[srboone]

Tom Piccirilli's passing made me realize I hadn't read the one novel of his I have on my book shelf. So, I'm reading A Choir of Ill Children.

[Sock Monkey]

Tom Piccirilli's passing made me realize I hadn't read the one novel of his I have on my book shelf. So, I'm reading A Choir of Ill Children.

That's one of his that I haven't gotten around to yet. I keep meaning to but I keep pushing it off. I hear it's one of his best.

[mhatchett]

Just finished an old James Sallis book, The long-Legged Fly, the first Lew Griffin novel. What can I say about James Sallis? He's the writer I would hope to be one day. He understands words, the economy of words, the power and passion of words. Never one too many, or to few. His books are packed with pain and hope in equal doses. The good don't always triumph and sometimes that's ok, because just surviving another day can be enough. Drive moved me to tears. Give him a try.

[Sock Monkey]

Just finished an old James Sallis book, The long-Legged Fly, the first Lew Griffin novel. What can I say about James Sallis? He's the writer I would hope to be one day. He understands words, the economy of words, the power and passion of words. Never one too many, or to few. His books are packed with pain and hope in equal doses. The good don't always triumph and sometimes that's ok, because just surviving another day can be enough. Drive moved me to tears. Give him a try.

That's one heck of recommendation there! I'm not familiar with Sallis's work, but now I've added to my list of authors to check out.

[Theli]

Currently read The House of the Wolfings by William Morris. Great prose and verse so far.

[Martin]

Continuing my reading of authors I have not read before I am now reading 'December Park' from Ronald Malfi. About 150 pages in and so far this is a great read. I may be seeking out some of his other titles soon!

[markgunnells]

A Place for Sinners by Dries was awesome. I also read For Exposure by Jason Sizemore, about his journey founding and building Apex Publications, and I thought it was wonderful, funny and charming and informative. I'm currently reading Bradbury's Martian Chronicles and Adam Cesear's Video Night.

[mhatchett]

In 1987 I read three novels that I have gone back to time and time again.
1. James lee Burke Neon Rain.
2. John Lutz Ride the Lightning.
3. Eugene Izzi The Take.
All great books in similar and very different ways. Izzi's story, his life, has always troubled me, so noir.

" Suspicious Death[edit]
On December 7, 1996, Izzi was found hanged, his body dangling outside the 14th-story window of his writing office in downtown Chicago. When his body was discovered, Izzi was wearing a bulletproof vest. In his pockets, investigators found brass knuckles, a can of "disabling spray" (likely mace or pepper spray), and a computer disc containing an unfinished manuscript.[3][4]

Although officially ruled to be suicide [5] and his family accepted the coroner's verdict,[6] the strange manner of Izzi's death and unusual items found with his body have led to numerous conspiracy theories. Among these were claims that Izzi had infiltrated a white supremacist group and was planning to detail their activities in a future book.[7] In addition, the bizarre scene is said to resemble one portrayed in the unfinished manuscript.[8]

Anyway, three great books if you're looking for a good thoughtful mystery.
MDH

[Dave1442397]

Izzi's story, his life, has always troubled me, so noir.

" Suspicious Death[edit]
On December 7, 1996, Izzi was found hanged, his body dangling outside the 14th-story window of his writing office in downtown Chicago. When his body was discovered, Izzi was wearing a bulletproof vest. In his pockets, investigators found brass knuckles, a can of "disabling spray" (likely mace or pepper spray), and a computer disc containing an unfinished manuscript.[3][4]

Although officially ruled to be suicide [5] and his family accepted the coroner's verdict,[6] the strange manner of Izzi's death and unusual items found with his body have led to numerous conspiracy theories. Among these were claims that Izzi had infiltrated a white supremacist group and was planning to detail their activities in a future book.[7] In addition, the bizarre scene is said to resemble one portrayed in the unfinished manuscript.[8]

Anyway, three great books if you're looking for a good thoughtful mystery.
MDH

I never knew that about Izzi - very interesting. I remember reading everything I could find by him back in the '80s, and The Take was a great book.

[Theli]

Never heard of him, that's crazy though.

[TJCams]

I finished my first Philip K Dick Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said. It was neat - not really sure what to expect going in, but overall I enjoyed it.

Now - onto Duma Key

[bugen]

Set aside Paradise Lost for a moment and picked up Samurai Cat Goes to The Movies, which is a bit like stepping out of Broadway's Phantom of the Opera and into a Vegas casino.

[markgunnells]

Read a book by a local author Charlie Glover (though he published it under a pen-name Heywood Steele). A blend of supernatural and private eye, which isn't typically my thing, but the writing is strong and the plot imaginative. The characters are colorful and vibrant, though a couple of supporting characters were too underdeveloped and the ending was a bit rushed. Overall though really enjoyed it.

[bugen]

Centipede is releasing the sure-to-be-beautiful 5 volume Mark Rogers Samurai Cat books, and to get an idea if the set might be worth it I was able to find book 2 in the series, Samurai Cat Goes to the Movies, finished yesterday. I found the manic novel far more difficult than it should have been. This is silly, eclectic material that breaks all of the rules of storytelling and I think that’s exactly why many people like it and I do not.

On my dime I’m willing to ship my copy of this book to anyone in the US who may be considering the Centipede release but is so far unfamiliar with the material (honor system) - yours to keep. I’d like to either save someone a boatload of money on the upcoming set or help cement the idea that you definitely want it, depending on your take.

First PM gets it if anyone is interested.

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[mhatchett]

Yeah,
Passed on this as well, just not my cup of tea, used the money saved to buy the Kane set, which I'm really looking to. Next month, fingers crossed!
Mike