Seriously, I thought the new Demolition issue wasn't going live until Monday, but since people are already reading it...
Time to tell me if I can do noir.
This issue includes:
Wish You Weren't Here by Sarah Weinman
In Other News by Jen Jordan
Low Drama by Kim Harrington
The Squatter byPatricia Abbott
Penzance by Aliya Whiteley
X by JT Ellison.
and the party-crasher that somehow elbowed its way into such esteemed company: Fucked Again.
THE FRAILTY OF FLESH
About Me
- Sandra Ruttan
- I am the author of What Burns Within, and The Frailty of Flesh,published by Dorchester. I’m also an editor with Spinetingler Magazine. My own work has appeared in Pulp Pusher, Crimespree Magazine and Out of the Gutter. Visit my my website for all the latest news.
OUT NOW!
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WHAT BURNS WITHIN?
"Well worth adding to any mystery collection."
-- Library Journal
"Ruttan manages to keep multiple leads and seconds on the same page admirably... the straight proceduralism from Ruttan serves the story well through the rewarding climax."
--Publishers Weekly
"A sizzling story by one of crime fiction's hot new voices."
-- Rick Mofina, internationally best-selling author of A PERFECT GRAVE
"This story features a triple mystery and three main characters, who are interesting not only for their tangled group dynamic but also as individuals. The subject matter obviously is very grim, but the occasional banter between the constables helps to take the edge off. This is a good start to a new series I think will appeal to a variety of mystery lovers."
--Fresh Fiction
"Sandra Ruttan writes with utter ferocity. Twists and turns that stun and dialog that absolutely crackles with wit and authenticity. With each page, Ruttan delivers the goods. WHAT BURNS WITHIN is a nonstop chiller of a mystery that keeps you turning the pages."
-- GREGG OLSEN, New York Times Bestselling Author of A WICKED SNOW
"Promising talent Ruttan sets her gritty new detective series in Vancouver. It has a hard-edged feel and intriguing characters. ...this is a good start to an intriguing series."
--Romantic Times Book Reviews
"Short and snappy chapters, terse dialogue, staccato delivery of minimalist descriptions -- Ruttan's style harks back to the classic hardboiled era....Ruttan is very much a shower rather than a teller: there are very few internal monologues to be heard in WHAT BURNS WITHIN, the subtleties of the characters' complex psychologies being drawn out through their interactions with their colleagues. That's a difficult skill to make invisible, but it's one of Ruttan's most effective weapons."
--Declan Burke, Crime Always Pays
"Ruttan effortlessly brings to life a varied cast of complex characters. She writes with tremendous passion, honesty and skill. This is a story you will care about."
-- Allan Guthrie, Edgar Nominated Author of KISS HER GOODBYE
“Ruttan combines devilishly clever plots with genuinely empathic characters..."
--Russel D. McLean, Crime Scene Scotland
"A totally mesmerizing narrative and a plot that burns off the page."
-- Ken Bruen, Shamus Award-Winning Author of THE GUARDS
“WHAT BURNS WITHIN reads like a favorite television series. A large cast, lots of dialogue to advance the plot, a great setting, and well-drawn characters make for a compelling police procedural.”
-- Anne Frasier, USA Today Bestselling Author of HUSH, SLEEP TIGHT & PLAY DEAD
Available on Amazon.
19 comments:
No reason not to read everybody else's stuff, Kim.
I didn't ask Forrest to take his comment down, although I did point out via email that two of his assertions were wrong after he deleted the comment.
But when he took his comment off, I thought I should take mine off because it would be read completely out of context! LOL - I hate it when people delete comments! Let it stand, let it be debated, discussed, whatever!
There's only one post I ever took down off my blog and I told people if they didn't get to read it, email and I'd send it. It had to do with agents, hence my reluctance to leave it set in stone. Beyond that, all remains, warts and all... Until this comment, I'd only ever deleted spam...
I reckon you can do noir, Sandra. I enjoyed Fucked Again hugely.
Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a half dozen other stories to enjoy.
Thanks James. Aw, I can be dark and twisted.
Sniff. I aspire to be just like Stuart when I grow up. Except without the beard.
Or the wife.
LOL Boy Kim!
Poor Stuart's working or sleeping and we're roasting him here.
Stuart's working. And so are his sinuses. And he's probably as grown up as he's ever going to be.
And I'm feeling a bit cold, so roast away.
You should be feeling better soon, after what's been said over at Trace's...
Sandra -
Terrific story.
Thanks Stick!
Well...I liked them.
Thanks Mindy!
that was great, Sandra. You can do noir like a cheerleader with a coke habit...it seems to come naturally.
Thanks James! Can I quote you on that? Love that line!
quote away. ;D
For some reason I went straight to your story first - I guess it was the pervert in me. Excellent piece.
Thanks Steve! Guess the title was good for something...
LOL Bardawill! OMG, that pun never even crossed my mind! That's brilliant!
What would I expect from a bunch of humourists. OMG, I can't stop laughing!
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