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All Frontiers Are Jealous (Stories from the Golden Age)
All Frontiers Are Jealous (Stories from the Golden Age)
Author: L. Ron Hubbard
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/25/2012


not the best of the L. Ron Hubbard pulps on CD, but if you have heard any of the others in the series you will probably enjoy this one as well. I wouldn't suggest starting with this one however.


Best Easy Day Hikes Beartooths
Best Easy Day Hikes Beartooths
Author: Bill Schneider
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/25/2012


Great book on short hikes in the Beartooths. Well organized pocketbook size with both short walks and all day trips. I haven't taken all of the hikes but for those I have the descriptions were accurate.


The Bride Wore Black
The Bride Wore Black
Author: Cornell Woolrich
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 6/12/2010


Excellent book! I will admit I am a big fan of Cornell Woolrich, and this is one of his best. If you haven't read this (or any of his) give it a read.


BUTTERFLY, THE V52
BUTTERFLY, THE V52
Author: James M. Cain
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 8/20/2021


heard good things about his writer so tried him out. Very good story, will be looking for more from Mr. CAIN


Darkness at Dawn: Early Suspense Classics by Cornell Woolrich
Review Date: 6/12/2010


As the title states, this is a collection of his early short works. A few are a bit predictable and the plots seem familiar. Possibly because others that followed him have taken liberty with his twists. But the majority of the stories here are exceptional and they seem to get better as you read the latter stories. Great read - well worth your time.


The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection
The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection
Author: Wendy Northcutt
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/12/2010


good read, funny. Not all that special


Dead Street
Dead Street
Author: Mickey Spillane
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 5/16/2010


I am not a HUGE fan of Spillane, to start with. And while this is his last[completed after his death] I can't say it is his best or as good as others in the Hard Case series which I am a fan of. That said, it does share much of Spillane's classic style set a contemporay time. A good read, well worth the swap to get and trade.


Fright
Fright
Author: Cornell Woolrich
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 6/12/2010


Great, like everything by him that I have read. So take my opoinion with a grain of salt. Better than most of the other Hard Case series so if you liked any of that series you will enjoy.


Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse
Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse
Author: Victor Gischler
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 39
Review Date: 4/7/2013


More than just a great title, a fun read. my 1st book by Gischler, but I am putting more on my wish list.


The Great Secret (Stories from the Golden Age)
The Great Secret (Stories from the Golden Age)
Author: L. Ron Hubbard
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 7/6/2011


Another good production of golden age pulp. L. Ron Hubbard wasn't the greatest pulp writer but very prolific. This is the third audio CD I have listened to and all are entertaining and very good production value.


Heed the Thunder (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
Heed the Thunder (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
Author: Jim Thompson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 6/12/2010


Holy smokes, can Thompson write! This isn't his best by any means but even this is way better than most of the other stuff out there. If you have never read his work - do it now!


The Killer Inside Me (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
The Killer Inside Me (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
Author: Jim Thompson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/12/2010
Helpful Score: 2


If not his best, then top 3 for sure. Dark joy ride of trills by probably the best author in this field. READ IT


The Lady Kills
The Lady Kills
Author: Bruno Fischer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/31/2019


obviously the title gives some of the plot away but there are plenty of twists that keep you involved. side note: the many typos are a bit distracting.


Money Shot (Angel Dare, Bk 1)
Money Shot (Angel Dare, Bk 1)
Author: Christa Faust
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 29
Review Date: 1/25/2012


Great read, fast, fun.


New Hope for the Dead (Hoke Moseley, Bk 2)
New Hope for the Dead (Hoke Moseley, Bk 2)
Author: Charles Willeford
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 8/27/2010


If you know Detective Hoke Moseley, then you know what to expect here. Much the same as Sideswipe or Miami Blues. A bit dated [80's] but still a good read with some nice twists.


The Peddler
The Peddler
Author: Richard Prather
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 7/10/2011


An early effort by Prather who I am not usually a fan of. Really enjoyed this one. Fast paced, slows a bit 2/3rd and picks up for the end nicely. Recommend


Plague Ship (Oregon Files) (Audio CD) (Abridged)
Review Date: 5/19/2019


Pretty typical if you have read other his books. The audio version is produced well and an enjoyable listen. Top 10? No, but worth a couple credits.


Ragged Dick: Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks
Ragged Dick: Or, Street Life in New York with the Boot Blacks
Author: Horatio Alger
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 8/10/2012


classic!


The Wizard of Venus plus first pub. of Pirate Blood
The Wizard of Venus plus first pub. of Pirate Blood
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 4/27/2014


I will admit I was reluctant since this only the unfinished beginning of a book Burroughs put up on the shelf. But having just read the Venus series as free ebooks I couldn't resist. It was very good and happy that even unfinished it was published. My biggest surprise was the add on Pirate Blood. Nothing to do with Carson of Venus and at first I wasn't even going to read it but it was suprisingly good. I would recomend to any Burroughs or pulp fan.


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