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Tag Archives: crime fiction
Medusa – Michael Dibdin
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Every woman is Medusa. When you look into her eyes, you see the entire history of the human race. That’s enough to turn anyone to stone.” Those were the words of a soldier, Leonardo Ferrero, whose … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged book reviews, crime fiction, Italy
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Poison Pen – Sheila Lowe
(Reviewed by Cathy Carey) What does your handwriting tell about you? What does the slant of your writing, the pressure of the writing, opened loop versus closed loop ( like with the letter “g” or “y”), cursive versus print all mean? What … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged book reviews, crime fiction, handwriting analysis
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The Dying Crapshooter’s Blues – David Fulmer
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Atlanta, 1923: In the midst of Prohibition, the city is seething with corruption, bootlegging, narcotics, gambling, and counterfeiting scams. This would seem the perfect scenario for Joe “Indian Joe” Rose to drift into town, as he … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Historical Fiction, Music inspired
Tagged blues, crime fiction, jazz
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