Raymond Chandler via Albert Camus: Some thoughts on James Sallis, who died in January at the age of eighty-one
"James Sallis writes in the tradition of Raymond Chandler, albeit via Albert Camus."
Clinging to the flotsam: James Sallis examines the classic era of paperback noir fiction
This is one of the things Sallis insists on: the idea that commercial fiction can contain insights every bit as profound as those in more high-minded literary novels.
The dogs of war: Christopher Bollen’s latest novel is a deliriously vicious, ferociously entertaining read
Bollen has concocted a scenario that deftly upends traditional power structures.
31 Days of Stories 2021, Day 7: “Fan Mail” by Peter Robinson
In this short, ironic work of feminist noir, the femme fatale turns the tables on the hapless men and their murderous scheme.
What’s in a name? Alexandra Andrews’s debut investigates literary fame and duplicity
Who Is Maud Dixon? is about ambition, identity, and the malleable nature of personality.
Brief Encounters: “Where the Door Is Always Open and the Welcome Mat Is Out” by Patricia Highsmith
The American author’s fiction is too frequently placed in a generic box; her output was much more wide ranging, including pieces like this atypical story.