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The Mask of Dimitrios by Eric Ambler follows a detective novelist on a mission to reconstruct the life of a notorious criminal who passed away. Mr. Ambler is a British writer, specializing in espionage novels, and journalist. My rating for The Mask […]
John D. MacDonald (24 July, 1916-28 December, 1986) was an American writer of noir crime novels, most known for his novel The Executioners, later adapted to visual media as Cape Fear. Books by John D. MacDonald* 1. John Dann MacDonald was bornin […]
Into the Lion’s Mouth: The True Story of Duško Popov: World War II Spy, Patriot, and the Real-Life Inspiration for James Bond by Larry Loftis is a biography of this Serbian playboy who lived a life worthy of several books and movies. […]
January and July by Jeff Abbott is a standalone thriller with twists galore. Mr. Abbott is a published novelist known for his mysteries and thrillers. My rating for January and July – 3Buy January and July from Amazon.com*More books by Jeff Abbott* […]
Erle Stanley Gardner (17 July, 1889-11 March, 1970) is an American author and lawyer who wrote legal detective fiction with the iconic character of Perry Mason. Books by Erle Stanley Gardner* 1. Erle Stanley Gardner was born in Malden, Massachusetts, to Charles […]
The Testament by John Grisham is a part courtroom drama, part adventure, and part financial shenanigans. Mr. Grisham is a best-selling author, known for his courtroom dramas. My raging for The Testament – 5Buy The Testament from Amazon.com*More books by John Grisham* […]
Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller is a biography/memoir/creative advice of the legendary creator. Mr. Miller is a comic book artist, writer, screen writer, and a movie directory with his own legion of […]
Alice Munro (10, July 1931-13, May 2024) was a Canadian writer and Noble Prize winner. Books by Alice Munro* 1. Alice Ann Munro was born in Wingham, Ontario during the Great Depression. Robert Eric Laidlow, her father, farmed foxes, minks, and later […]
We Will See You Bleed by Ron Currie Jr. is a dark, gritty, but very lively novel about modern-day outlaws. Mr. Currie, a Waterville native, is a published author of fiction. My rating for We Will See You Bleed – 5Buy We […]
Freelance writers who work with startups, agencies, and local businesses often assume a project dispute ends with an unpaid invoice or an awkward email thread. The harder truth is that everyday freelance business risks, missed expectations, alleged errors, confidentiality slipups, or payment […]
