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Russ Litten's SWEAR DOWN: 'A Postmodern Triumph' - reviewed for the Litro book club

I know, I already reviewed  Swear Down a few weeks back. But when Litro asked if I'd write an extended review -  Swear Down  is their book club book of the month -  I took the opportunity to  further explore Russ Litten's new novel and its innovative take on modern crime fiction. You can read the full review HERE .

THE DEBT - A Caffeine Nights Short Shot

THE DEBT came first. Some years ago, before Frank's Wild Years was a twinkle in Dave Price's eye, I wrote a short story based around a woman who ran a south London launderette and her involvement with the family of a man she'd known all her adult life. Thanks to Caffeine Nights Short Shots series, the story is now available as a free download from Caffeine Nights' website (click the image for a link). It's also available on amazon for the knockdown price of 77p.   ‘I look into his eyes, hoping to see a glimpse of Dave Price in there. But Dave Price has gone so fuck him and fuck his family.’   Jacqui’s ready for closing time at her south London launderette when Terry Price, wayward son of her old mate, local villain Dave Price, dumps a battered sports bag on the counter. Something needs cleaning and Terry’s calling in a favour, but Jacqui’s not about to put herself on the line for a debt she doesn’t owe.     Frank's Wild Years  is very

PULP! THE CLASSICS - The Hound of the Baskervilles

  You'll be familiar with the story - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's super sleuth Holmes goes down to the Moors in search of the legendary hound. The brilliantly inventive Moffatt and Gattiss BBC version notwithstanding, the story first found its way into the public imagination in serialised form in the Strand Magazine in 1901/02. It was the third of four Holmes novels written by Conan Doyle and stands the test of time as a great crime novel in its own right.   'Murder ... Mystery ... Walkies!'   Now a re-published edition from Pulp! The Classics , an imprint of Oldcastle books, features a vivid retro pulp cover with artwork by David Mann, tongue in cheek taglines and  orange sprayed coloured page edges. Each book in the series re-prints the complete original text and  The Hound of the Baskervilles is a great addition.   Perfect for Holmes completists, crime fiction fans and  lovers of pulp art, it takes its place alongside The Great Gatsby, Wuthering Height