The writer Eric Beetner has put together a list of his favorite noir novels since the year 2000 over at Criminal Element. I'm thrilled to see my novel HELL ON CHURCH STREET included on the list, of course, but the rest of this list ain't too shabby, either. Some great stuff on here, including works by some of my personal heroes.
Go here to check out 10 of the Best Noir Novels of the 21st Century.
above: Hinkson, Gallagher, and Beetner discussing old moviesCheck out the new semi-regular feature "Rogue's Gallery" I'm doing with noir experts, and all around good guys, Eric Beetner and Cullen Gallagher over at Spinetingler Magazine. Beetner is the author of the novels One Too Many Blows To The Head and Borrowed Trouble, as well as the new Split Decision and Dig Two Graves. Gallagher is the pulp scholar who writes the invaluable Pulp Serenade. Together the three of us will hash out longstanding debates such as:
Who's the ultimate noir director? (read more)
Which is the better Otto Preminger noir starring Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney, the iconic LAURA or the lesser known WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS? (read more)
Take a read and let us know what you think. If you have any topics you think we should discuss, let us know.
Eric Beetner and JB Kohl have just released a sequel to their novel ONE TOO MANY BLOWS TO THE HEAD. The first book was a propulsive midnight journey through the Kansas City underworld circa 1939. In the new book, BORROWED TROUBLE, Beetner and Kohl take on the seedy mean streets of Hollywood. Expect things to get dirty.
Check out the trailer for the book here.
Then run over and peep the free preview of the book over at Smashmouth. The website warns you that the book "may" contain adult content. I'm pretty sure we can count on it...
