AltWeeklies Wire
Remembering Jim Crumley, the Last Good Detective Writernew
When the Texas-born novelist James Crumley died at age 68 on September 17, newspaper obituaries in Los Angeles, Washington, New York, and London all mentioned one of his sentences. The sentence was not the only notable string of words this fine writer composed, but devotees of his work often point to it as a landmark in modern detective fiction.
The Texas Observer |
Dick Holland |
11-19-2008 |
Books
Loren Estleman: The Guy Who Isn't Elmore Leonardnew
A glimpse into the life of Michigan's other -- and quite prolific -- crime writer. This year alone, the 56-year-old Estleman published one book of photography, three novels and slews of short fiction.
Metro Times |
Odell Waller |
11-04-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Novelist Megan Abbott is the New Queen of Noirnew
The Detroit writer hits Hollywood paydirt and turns on James Ellroy.
Metro Times |
Norene Cashen |
09-09-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
