David Hale Smith (dhs@dhsliterary.com)
Mon, 28 Jun 1999 11:04:37 -0500
I know the author and the book. Sanderson is an excellent
writer, and this first novel from a university press it got
some quality and well-deserved attention. Although the
brilliant editorial minds at the major houses failed to pick
this one up in either hardcover or paperback -- imagine that
-- so it will not see wide distribution. The NYT Book Review
gave it a nice boxed "In Brief" review earlier this year (I
think). The first edition was a small run, making it
something of a hot bet on the collector's circuit.
El Camino is set on the Texas-Mexico border and features
disillusioned border-patrol officer Dolph Martinez who goes
on an intensely personal mission to solve a nifty little
mystery. The book features some classic noir elements. It
also has some biting, wry humor and pure clean writing about
love and friendships that I think is reminiscent of
McMurtry's early works (HORSEMAN, PASS BY and the brilliant
LEAVING CHEYENNE). UNM is publishing a prequel to El Camino
next year.
El Camino is a gem of a book, and well worth some discussion
on this list.
Best, David
P.S. No, I do not represent Sanderson. I just like his
book.
DHS Literary, Inc. 6060 N. Central, Suite 624 Dallas,
TX 75206 214-363-4422, x100
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