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[Almuric]

The Seventh, by Richard Stark (Donald Westlake). Parker is laying low after a successful heist, when he returns to his girlfriend's apartment to find her dead with a sword in her chest and his money gone. Someone has made a very big mistake . . .

[emerald]

Oh yeah, Almuric.

All the Parkers are good, but if I had to pick a favorite it would have to be between The Seventh and The Sour Lemon Score.

Parker is extra-relentless in the Seventh, and the climax is extra fitting.  You may already know what I mean.

[Almuric]

I know what you mean.   

 

 

Oh yeah, Almuric.

All the Parkers are good, but if I had to pick a favorite it would have to be between The Seventh and The Sour Lemon Score.

Parker is extra-relentless in the Seventh, and the climax is extra fitting.  You may already know what I mean.

[Dark Mark]

I have finished Firestarter by Stephen King - This was an enjoyable read but as with many of King's novels I found the ending a little disappointing. Although it was fun while it lasted I thought the novel was like the big firework with a long fuse that you save until last. It is fun to watch the fuse burn and quiver with excited anticipation over the loud bang that will surely follow but they rarely deliver quite what you hoped for.

I have also read Savage Species Part Three: Dark Zone by Jonathan Janz - After reading the first two enthrallments I was wondering if Jonathan could top the screaming bloody terror of the first two but he does indeed.

 

And I have read Ritual by David Pinner - I enjoyed this novel up to a point but I did find the dialogue of the villagers difficult to swallow and the ending to be somewhat trite. Though this is essential reading for fans of The Wicker Man (1973) Anthony Shaffer's screenplay and the resulting film and are a vast improvement on Pinner's story though they do retain some of the stronger elements of the novel.

I am now reading Glimpses: The Best Short Stories of Rick Hautala - Creative and talented writers who put heart and soul into their work achieve a form of immortality and this is proving to be a wonderful collection of stories from one such who though gone will never be forgotten.

Edited by Dark Mark, 14 May 2013 - 02:10 AM.

[Libaax]

Oh yeah, Almuric.

All the Parkers are good, but if I had to pick a favorite it would have to be between The Seventh and The Sour Lemon Score.

Parker is extra-relentless in the Seventh, and the climax is extra fitting.  You may already know what I mean.

 

I agree The Seventh is one of the best because Parker is extra mean,ruthless.  He has more danger to deal with.  I liked Sour Lemon Score but i rate The Hunter,Slayground,Butcher Moon, The Seventh, The Man with the Getaway face in my top 5.

[ollonois]

hey dark mark have you read Adam Nevill?

[Dark Mark]

hey dark mark have you read Adam Nevill?

 

Only The Ritual thus far. You can read my thoughts on that here.

[Almuric]

Death of a Citizen and The Wrecking Crew, by Donald Hamilton. The first two books in his Matt Helm series. Helm was an agent in WW2, but he's drawn out of his retirement to return to espionage in the shadowy world of the Cold War. These were great spy stories, a bit more realistic than, let's say, the Bond series, but not in a dull way. Props to Titan Books for reprinting these.

Edited by Almuric, 16 May 2013 - 03:18 AM.

[Libaax]

The Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

 

I needed a fun,epic adventure and my first choice these days are ERB.   Im already enjoying the disgusting Plant Men.

[Almuric]

Under the Ember Star, by Charles Allen Gramlich. A modern Sword and Planet tale, dedicated to Leigh Brackett and C. L. Moore (you know, I should really get around to reading my copy of Northwest of Space soon . . . ). Ginn Hollis is searching for the secret that killed her father on the dying planet of Kelmer. Short, sweet, and to the point. Lots of homages to S&P greats (the title is a three-fold reference to Under the Moons of Mars, Under the Green Star, and The Ginger Star) and the name Kelmer might be an homage to Kenneth Bulmer. This is an e-book, only about $3 and very much worth it. Highly recommended.

[THE KID]

DeathWalker by Edwin Becker - Best Vampire book I've ever read!

 

A vampire can't enter your house or apartment unless invited! Hand held cross bows are effective weapons against vampires only if a direct hit in the heart. Vampires can walk in daylight with.........

 

Book Description
Publication Date:October 31, 2011
THIS VAMPIRE STORY HAS FANGS !
Ted Scott is a successful journalist who has decided to concentrate on his life goal--writing his own novel. A moonlit walk in Minnesota quickly turns deadly when he comes face-to-face with a nightmare of epic proportions--a real vampire! Afraid to admit what he has actually encountered and intent on finding the truth, he begins exploring recent deaths, missing persons cases, and even local Indian legends. In the end, he cannot deny the proof at keeps building in front of his eyes--proof that leaves him facing the battle of his life.
      Christian is a century-old vampire who has been with his mate, Anne, since the day he became one of the undead. When she is killed on what should have been a routine nightly feeding, Christian is thrown into a fit of rage and finds himself driven by a new hunger--revenge.
As Ted begins building an army of vampire hunters, Christian's unpredictable nature leaves a haunting trail of death. As Christian and Ted continue searching for each other, and for some answers, Ted scrambles to save those closest to him. At the same time, Christian spends all his energy to avenging the death of his one true love, and reestablishing the eternal serenity that he so longs to find.

[Fierro]

Just ordered Twelve Children of Paris, Tim Willocks' sequel to The Religion. It is set during three days of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572. I've been waiting 7 years for this.

[Libaax]

Gods of Mars is very different from the first book so far but its getting good after a slow start.   I like the hellish quest in the underground world.

 

شُكْراً جَزِيلاً بُرُّوس  

Edited by Libaax, 21 May 2013 - 07:47 PM.

[terryallenuk]

Marvel Comics The Untold Story , warts and all telling of what really went on in The Bullpen .- and all us kids thought they were always having a fun time 

 

Terry

[THE KID]

Savage Sword of Conans I picked up at $2 a piece!

[cromsblood]

With the recent buzz about Almuric around here (thanks GreenGaul!), I just finished reading the novel for the first time (I've had the 1977 Berkley Medallion edition collecting dust on my bookshelf for a long time now).  It really was a lot of fun - no surprise, since I really enjoyed the first few John Carter novels.

 

My impression was that  sometime before Chapter 10 it read a lot less like Howard, but it did not disappoint.