Tag Archives: Robert B. Parker

Rediscovered: Purist Outrage!

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Don

The idea that Brian Leno and Tom Krabacher and I cast wary eyes toward the new James Patterson “Shadow” novel recently drove the noted book and pulp collector Kevin Cook into a berserker frenzy. “Why the [sulphurous blasphemy] do you … Continue reading →

Posted in Lit, REH | Tagged Brian Leno, Edgar Rice Burroughs, James Patterson, Joe Gores, Kevin Cook, L. Sprague de Camp, Manchette, Raymond Chandler, Robert B. Parker, Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Street & Smith, Tarzan, The Shadow, Tom Krabacher, Walter Gibson |

Rediscovered: Robert B. Parker

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Don

Morgan “The Morgman” Holmes was poking around the net, kind of interested in seeing how various writers were being ranked in the hardboiled arena. He found a summary article on Spenser creator Robert B. Parker he thought I might like … Continue reading →

Posted in Lit | Tagged Ethan Iverson, Morgan Holmes, Robert B. Parker, Spenser, The Bad Plus |

Frisco Beat: The Painted Gun

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Don

I should mention a new crime novel that popped earlier this month, since it’s got the local angle for those of you who may be collecting San Francisco mysteries — rife with Bay Area action, though toward the end it … Continue reading →

Posted in Frisco, Lit, News | Tagged Bradley Spinelli, Guatemala, Kent Harrington, Mystery File, Robert B. Parker, The Painted Gun |

Rediscovered: Jeopardy! Hits the Hammett Clew Pile Again

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Don

In July I reported on Hammett showing up in another round of Jeopardy! and said: Will they eventually run out of Hammett clews — or is “Who is Dashiell Hammett?” an endless source? I wasn’t worried about the well running dry. You’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Dash, Lit, News | Tagged Ace Atkins, Jeopardy!, Ken Jennings, Matt Jackson, Nick & Nora, Robert B. Parker, Spenser |

Death Lit: More on Parker

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Don

Terry Zobeck and I have been working behind the scenes to polish up some of his “pure texts” posts, in particular his first shot at it for “This King Business.” Looking it over again, Terry realized he’d left any changes … Continue reading →

Posted in Dash, Lit, News | Tagged "Corkscrew", "The Gutting of Couffignal", Ace Atkins, Jesse Stone, Pulps, pure texts, Raymond Chandler, Robert B. Parker, Spenser, Terry Zobeck, Zobeck Series One |

Death Lit: Drinking with Ace

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Don

Ace Atkins was parachuted into town by his publisher for a signing last night, and even though he had a 6 a.m. plane to catch today of course he went out drinking with me and Vince Emery and one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dash, Frisco, Lit, News | Tagged Ace Atkins, Bill Arney, Bouchercon, Ha-Ra Bar, Hawk, John Law, Philadelphia, Richard Layman, Robert B. Parker, Spenser, Tenderloin, Vince Emery, William F. Nolan |

Hammett: Milady

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Don

If you know me, you know that I enjoy solid pieces of litcrit. Sure, a “Just the facts, ma’am” kind of article like the typical pulp fan dotes on is perfectly okay — issue, date, who painted the cover art, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dash, Lit, News | Tagged Alexandre Dumas, Barbara Leavy, Brigid O'Shaughnessy, Faye Dunaway, James Lee Burke, John Watson, Killer Nashville, Mickey Spillane, Milady de Winter, Raymond Chandler, Robert B. Parker, Ruth Rendell, Sherlock Holmes, The Three Musketeers, Walter Mosley |

Death Lit: Ace Atkins Returns!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Don

Ace Atkins is returning to “M” is for Mystery in San Mateo for a signing of his latest novel, The Ranger, on Tuesday June 14, 7 p.m. Unless I’m jumped and blackjacked into some noir limbo, I plan to be there. … Continue reading →