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"Break-In": Charles Bukowski's Home Invasion Opus
By Ben NewellFew could argue Charles Bukowski’s stature as America’s poet laureate of the losers, nor the popular appeal of his streetwise autobiographical work as countless poems, short stories, and...
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Brit Grit Alley
Brit Grit Alley features interviews, news and updates on what's happening down British crime fiction's booze and blood soaked alleyways.By Paul D. Brazill Today down Brit Grit Alley, I get my tips oot...
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Quitter
Easy Does It. Let Go, Let God. Every Day Is a Gift (That's Why It's Called the Present). If it wasn't true, it wouldn't be a bumper sticker, would it?Every addict and alcoholic knows, quitting is easy....
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Review: Kill/Off by John F.D. Taff
By Gabino IglesiasHorror authors branching out and writing crime is not a new thing. However, given the differences between the genres, I'm a bit worried every time a horror author whose work I enjoy...
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It's a Simple Thing, Distance
With all the blood that's spilled on our pages between the cops and the gangsters,there's a forgotten group that sees it all: the ones who clean it up. It's a Simple Thing, Distance by Ron RiekkiWhen...
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Smile
They say that it takes twice as many muscles to frown as it does to smile.To which we say, Shut up and stop being so fucking lazy. This shit takes work; payback ain't meant to be a party.Smile by...
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Review: Remo Went Rogue
By Mark O'ConnorPlot summary: Remo is a big-shot lawyer.Remo is an asshole. Remo has evil scumbags for clients.Remo fucks over said scumbags.Scumbags go looking for said asshole.Chaos ensues.Ger a...
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Review: Foreign Gods, Inc. by Okey Ndibe
By Gabino IglesiasOrder From AmazonI really like crime fiction that serves as a vehicle to deliver sharp social commentary. In Foreign Gods, Inc., author Okey Ndibe wraps the hopes, shattered dreams,...
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Brit Grit Alley
Brit Grit Alley features interviews, news and updates on what's happening down British crime fiction's booze and blood soaked alleyways.By Paul D. Brazill Today down Brit Grit Alley, I natter to up and...
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The Sun Forges the Sweetest Songs
If Valentine's Day teaches us to be cautious when we look for love, it also teaches us to be terrified if love finds us.The Sun Forges the Sweetest Songs by CS DeWildtPhysical therapy had its charms:...
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Babylon
Let he who has a free hand ... be the first to point out all the shit that is wrong with the world and bitch slap those fuckers into submission.I'm pretty sure that's how it goes.Babylon by Mark...
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Brit Grit Alley
Brit Grit Alley features interviews, news and updates on what's happening down British crime fiction's booze and blood soaked alleyways.By Paul D. Brazill Fancy getting some crime writing advice from...
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Do No Harm
Is there hypocricy in the hippocratic oath? Sometimes the best medicine is justice.Do No Harm by James QueallyI went to medical school so I could be a healer. By the time I got to Newark, I think they...
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Warm Bleach and Iced Tea
With all the technological advances in bullying, there are still some tried and true defenses in the Gutter.And scar tissue and tenacity (and a little psycho) still go a long, long way.Warm Bleach and...
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I Shot a Nun
In the Gutter, you have to make every shot count, brother. Trust me on that.Because you never know who is watching. The Man Upstairs ... or the other guy.I Shot a Nun by Anthony MorettaI shot a nun....
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Brit Grit Alley
Brit Grit Alley features interviews, news and updates on what's happening down British crime fiction's booze and blood soaked alleyways.By Paul D. Brazill A few recent Brit Grit publications that...
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Something in Common
Welcome to the Love Boat, or is it Love American Style?In this week's episode: cash trumps commitment on the high seasSomething in Common by David SummersKeith never dreamed his wife would block his...
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Escape
Ah, the 1970s. The golden age of denim suits and the butt-chop hairdo. And, of course, classic am radio. Back when self-help was a real movement and not new-age whine. But fortunately for us here in...
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A Valley Called Death
Is there honor among thieves? Or will vultures dine on this feast of friends?A Valley Called Death by Daniel MkiwaThe sweat on the side of his face rubbed slick on the hot leather of the car's seat....
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Brit Grit Alley
Brit Grit Alley features interviews, news and updates on what's happening down British crime fiction's booze and blood soaked alleyways.By Paul D. Brazill Down Brit Grit Alley this week we have a great...
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