Monthly Archives: February 2018

Hammett: A Parable for Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Don

An even eighty-eight years ago today Knopf released a little tale of mystery and romance you know by the handle of The Maltese Falcon. Yes, timed for release on Valentine’s Day. Every Valentine’s Day for years now I’ve had to … Continue reading →

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Death Lit: An Avram Davidson Vibe

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Don

The historied dark mantle of Prague cloaks 14 stories of crime in this superior entry in Akashic’s City Noir series. A fair number of collections from this series have rolled through my paws over the years, with this one and the … Continue reading →

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Rediscovered: Me and Willeford in a Comic Book

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Don

Brian Van Gold of Oakland just did a little homegrown comic book featuring me and Willeford — mostly Willeford. I show up in a one-page anecdote illustrating the time Willeford informed me that All Great Literature is Depressing. I think this … Continue reading →

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