The Barbarous Coast — Part One

by | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog Posts, The Barbarous Coast

                                  THE BARBAROUS COAST                                                                                      What The Critics Say    \“Rich in character, setting and style, Coast is a strong book, But its strength lacks...

Find a Victim — Part Eleven

by | Aug 14, 2022 | Blog Posts, Find a Victim

SPOILER ALERT   “It is the murderer rather than the detective who must be the center of attention if the mystery is to have a genuine tragic interest.” –Ross Macdonald, 1953                                     Macdonald Loses His Way The last...

Find a Victim — Part Ten

by | Aug 9, 2022 | Blog Posts, Find a Victim

                            Thoughts on Macdonald’s Research     Macdonald was a professional crime writer and in many respects he took his calling very seriously. He and his wife so regularly attended trials that they were well-known to the courthouse...

Find a Victim — Part Nine

by | Aug 4, 2022 | Blog Posts, Find a Victim

SPOILER ALERT                                        It Hits the Fan     Chapter 31 has a no-nonsense opening.  Archer arrives at the Church residence.  When Hilda says that her husband is not home, Archer forces his way inside. Before he begins, he regards...

Find a Victim — Part Eight

by | Jul 29, 2022 | Blog Posts, Find a Victim

                                                                                                                                  SPOILER ALERT                                        The Pace Picks Up     MacGowan comes bearing important news. Jo Summer has...