Author:James Crumley
‘Crumley in scintillating form: an anarchic, savagely violent and brilliantly written lament for a vanishing past’ Evening Standard
James Crumley is the king of hard-boiled noir, credited with inspiring the next generation of crime writers – including Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly – and best known for his two private detectives, Milo Milodragovitch and C. W. Sughrue. He brought them together for one wild, pulse-pounding ride. This is that story.
Someone shot Sughrue and left him for dead, and someone stole Milo’s $3million inheritance. And they’re not the kind of men to let it go. They’ve joined forces in El Paso and they’re set for a wild ride across America. They’re out for revenge…
‘No one in American crime fiction writes sharper, more authentic dialogue, nor more exciting action, nor, beneath the tough façade, has a greater feel for the values and mores that really matter’ The Times
Wild, wicked, sweet, painful, courageous, outrageous and obscene
—— New York Times Book ReviewA cocaine-fuelled enterprise which proves absolutely that Crumley's Texas...is the place to be
—— GuardianCrumley writes like an angel on speed... Indispensable
—— Time OutBlistering, breakneck narrative shared by Crumley's two great private eyes... Heartstopping stuff, fuelled by drugs, booze and willing women in which violent action is actually the coverall for high romance... Reprehensible and irresistible. The ultimate adventure'
—— Literary ReviewA clever tale of secrets and lies with an emotional punch. The characters all contained a little darkness, and I was captivated as each layer of deceit was stripped away.
—— Mel SherrattMy Husband's Wife is a thrilling page-turner that chronicles the nightmarish dynamics within a marriage
—— Sarah Ward, Crime blogger and author of In Bitter ChillA rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue
—— Rosanna LeyA dark and gripping thriller that vibrates with tension...a must-read for thriller lovers
—— Kate FurnivallPick up this book and you won't be able to put it down
—— Sandra Howard'A fantastic and powerful novel of heart-pounding suspense, expertly written to draw the reader in and never let go!'
—— Kathryn CroftA compelling thriller! I thoroughly enjoyed every fast turning page
—— Vanessa Ronan, author of The Last Days of SummerPraise for Louise Candlish
—— -A master of her craft
—— Rosamund LuptonAbsorbing, perceptive and gripping
—— Daily MailA thriller novel meets soap opera with hints of Rear Window . . . addictive and fun . . . it will keep you guessing until the end
—— StylistLouise Candlish's stories don't shy away from life's more painful and emotional moments
—— GlamourTense, twisty and completely addictive, will keep you guessing right until the end
—— Good HousekeepingLouise Candlish excels in looking at the darker side of relationships, she discovers thoughts and feelings that are recognisable but at the same time feel dangerously untouched
—— Love Reading