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A review by menfrommarrs
Damn Near Dead: An Anthology of Geezer Noir by Sarah Weinman, Reed Farrel Coleman, Robert Ward, Zoë Sharp, Steve Brewer, Jason Starr, Jenny Siler, Victor Gischler, Megan Abbott, Charles Ardai, Allan Guthrie, Donna Moore, Colin Cotterill, Ray Banks, Bill Crider, John Harvey, Dave White, James Crumley, Simon Kernick, Ken Bruen, Duane Swierczynski, Duane Swierczynski, Milton Burton, Charlie Stella, Mark Billingham, Sean Doolittle, Laura Lippman, Stuart MacBride, Jeff Abbott
4.0
Boy this was fun.
Short little stories of "Geezer Noir". I don't suppose it is politically correct to make fun of the elderly, but when the descriptions start reflecting the life of a character you know...you just gotta laugh.
One of the best things about anthologies is the introduction of authors that you have not heard of before. As if I need to add any more to my "TO READ" list. On several occasions, having completed a story, I rushed to the computer to look up an author's work. Oft times I would have one of their books already marked as "to read", based on a recommendation from A Goodreads member.
Here's the thing, though; the authors' short stories in this collection are often a departure from their usual body of work. Sooo, if you see your favorite author as a contributor here, try this book, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Short little stories of "Geezer Noir". I don't suppose it is politically correct to make fun of the elderly, but when the descriptions start reflecting the life of a character you know
One of the best things about anthologies is the introduction of authors that you have not heard of before. As if I need to add any more to my "TO READ" list. On several occasions, having completed a story, I rushed to the computer to look up an author's work. Oft times I would have one of their books already marked as "to read", based on a recommendation from A Goodreads member.
Here's the thing, though; the authors' short stories in this collection are often a departure from their usual body of work. Sooo, if you see your favorite author as a contributor here, try this book, you'll be pleasantly surprised.