Gery B. (ChezGery) reviewed on 1/31/2018 + 75 more book reviews

Black Lizard is the foremost publisher in crime/suspense publishing, and this anthology of twenty former and present writers of this genre represents the masters of this American voice. Some call it "black novel" It's often satirical and maddening, always compelling and fascinating.I found that to be so in this collection of stories. An excerpt from "Death AND THE DANCING SHADOWS":

I put my key in the lock and twisted it, "I found her."
"Well, my God, Markham," he said, gripping my arm, "is she all right?"
"She's not hurt. At least not physically." I couldn't find the words to tell him. He was staring at me imploringly. I shrugged and said, "Hell, come on in."
He followed me in and stood there as I sat down wearily behind the grey metal desk. I said, "You won't like it."
"Tell me anyway." author James M. Reasoner. Gery

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