by Admin | Aug 13, 2014 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Reviews, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
A key aspect of any good mystery is that the author is able to hide the solution from the reader until the end, while still playing fair. That is, the author will leave a trail of crumbs that make it technically possible to piece things together, given the right...
by Admin | Aug 9, 2014 | For Writers, Nonfiction, Reviews
It’s not so much that Block is dispensing hitherto-unknown wisdom – more the sheer amount of excellent advice given, and the way in which he puts it across. Click here to read the review TELLING LIES FOR FUN AND PROFIT is a also favourite book (click here...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2014 | Books, Borderline, Non-Series Novels, Reviews
This book stands up to the test of time and does this author proud. Click here to read the review
by Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Books, Matthew Scudder, Reviews, Short Stories
As ever, Block’s writing is crisp and classy. This is pure pulp fiction: there’s no faffing around with detailed back story or sprawling social commentary. Instead we cut straight to the chase, in an urban American cityscape of the late 20th century, where you still...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Books, Matthew Scudder, Reviews
My version of a perfect crime novel, this book incorporated everything that makes a particular book or a series successful. Click here to read the review
by Admin | Jul 29, 2014 | Books, Jill Emerson, Non-Series Novels, Reviews
The cover states “A Novel of Sex & Violence”and it’s not false advertising as Block writes about sex and murder with unashamed glee and the grit and style he is known for. Click here to read the review
