Congrats on this book Martine. Love the cover too. On the question of when something is given a historical fiction label and where that flag is planted, will always be questioned but to me it could as little as 2 or 3 decades ago. Just my opinion, my personal definition. Absolutely going to give this a read, I love crime in whatever time period. - Jim
Nice opening blurb :-) As a fellow lover of classic noir, I deeply appreciate the historical detail in this book, especially because it's placed so naturally into the story. The setting is rich and authentic, but it doesn't come out and scream "Hey! Look at me! Nostalgia here!" The characters and story aren't overwhelmed by the setting, even though the setting is an important part of the book. You and Russell (and Frank Vatel, too) did a terrific job of making the pieces mesh into a wonderful whole.
LOL! You don't have to do that. I don't mind being a mystery. People can say, "Hey, who is that perceptive reviewer? He sounds like a joe with great taste in noir fiction."
I like your “cinema theory” about sources for historical fiction coming easier when there is ample film and TV to draw on. And yet I believe 1951 qualifies as historical fiction. (Hell, I believe a novel set in 2006 would, in certain ways, qualify as historical fiction by this point, but that’s my own quirky interpretation.) Writing my novel The Tattletales which was also set in 1951 required me to do a certain amount of research and judgements about what slang and modes of expression came out of people’s mouths. I’m awaiting my paper copy of Bop City Swing!
As a fellow noir fan, I love everything about this. Can't wait to read it.
Oh, this one is for you!
This looks great Martine. Very atmospheric. Sexy
It's total pulp, crime and a couple hot scenes too! I hope you'll like them. I saw your recent post on the subject, lol.
Looking forward to reading this, Martine. I appreciate your thoughts on historical fiction and the window of cinema.
Thank you, Jim. I think you'll have a lot of fun with it!
I'm very much looking forward to reading this, Martine. Sexy, dark noir!
Thank you, Marina!
It's on my Kindle app on the ipad. Will read soon. Looks amazing, M. E.
I'm curious to see what you think of it...
The pressure! Just kidding! Will start reading this weekend. I'm sure I'll love it as your writing is topnotch.
I will definitely be reading this one. It sounds like it would be right up my alley.
Yep, I think it is... Frankly who could resist, lol!
Congrats on this book Martine. Love the cover too. On the question of when something is given a historical fiction label and where that flag is planted, will always be questioned but to me it could as little as 2 or 3 decades ago. Just my opinion, my personal definition. Absolutely going to give this a read, I love crime in whatever time period. - Jim
Thanks, Jim. I think you'll like it. It's your kind of book, with humor included!
Nice opening blurb :-) As a fellow lover of classic noir, I deeply appreciate the historical detail in this book, especially because it's placed so naturally into the story. The setting is rich and authentic, but it doesn't come out and scream "Hey! Look at me! Nostalgia here!" The characters and story aren't overwhelmed by the setting, even though the setting is an important part of the book. You and Russell (and Frank Vatel, too) did a terrific job of making the pieces mesh into a wonderful whole.
Yes, You would like the intro... I need to credit you... gonna fix that right away, lol.
LOL! You don't have to do that. I don't mind being a mystery. People can say, "Hey, who is that perceptive reviewer? He sounds like a joe with great taste in noir fiction."
Too late, you're in!
Thanks, and a tip of the fedora. Happy to help in any way I can.
I like your “cinema theory” about sources for historical fiction coming easier when there is ample film and TV to draw on. And yet I believe 1951 qualifies as historical fiction. (Hell, I believe a novel set in 2006 would, in certain ways, qualify as historical fiction by this point, but that’s my own quirky interpretation.) Writing my novel The Tattletales which was also set in 1951 required me to do a certain amount of research and judgements about what slang and modes of expression came out of people’s mouths. I’m awaiting my paper copy of Bop City Swing!