abc@wt.net wrote:
> Andrew: I'm a big fan of Dan J. Marlowe's work,
though I never thought of
> him as an influence on Ross Thomas. Marlowe wrote
some books that I really
> like, including THE NAME OF THE GAME IS DEATH and
THE VENGEANCE MAN (definitely
> influenced by Jim Thompson). FOUR FOR THE MONEY is
another good one.
> I certainly recommend him.
>
> Bill Crider
> --
>
I have succeded in picking up eight books from the
"Operation" series by Marlowe, as well as The Name of the
Game Is Death, Vengeance Man, and Never Live Twice. I have
been loving them all. As for the influence on Thomas, I see
it but perhaps I am imposing it.
I have also recently picked up Too Late to Die and Cursed to
Death by Bill Crider, because of the RA connection. Though
not hardboiled, they, too, are most enjoyable. This is
intended to be a high compliment, and I hope Mr. Crider takes
it so, in terms of the atmosphere and feel of them, they
remind me of Constantine, definitely one of the all time
greats.
Andrew
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