This isn't quite what you're asking, but I enjoyed the rural sheriff who makes an appearance when I re-read "Lady in the Lake."
Lawrence
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From: rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com [rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Shannon Clute [clute@noircast.net]
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 12:09 PM
To: rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RARA-AVIS: Best Sheriff Mysteries (was "western vs noir, cowboy vs private eye")
This thread has made me realize that I haven't read enough fiction
that walks that western/noir tightrope.
I'm especially interested in finding titles written or set between
1940 and 1955, featuring a rural sheriff as the protagonist (such as
Jim Thompson--a personal favorite--but perhaps where the Sheriff has a
few more redeeming qualities).
Suggestions?
Thanks a lot,
Shannon Clute
www.noircast.net
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