I was happy to read that others on this list dig Richard
Matheson; he's one of my favorites. Great point, too, about
HELL HOUSE being essentially a detective story set in haunted
house.
I don't recall anyone else mentioning this, but Matheson also
had three non-supernatural pulp novels (two by Lion, one by
Ballantine) in the 50s: SOMEONE IS BLEEDING, FURY ON SUNDAY,
and RIDE THE NIGHTMARE. All are highly recommended. They were
reprinted in one volume put out by G&G books in 1997;
I've seen a few copies floating 'round Ebay, if anyone is
interested.
Also: I'm in the middle of reading Robert Crais' L.A.
REQUIEM, and notice that it switches fairly often between
first person (Elvis Cole) and third person; is this something
Crais does in all of this Cole novels? Or is this something
special he pulled out for REQUIEM?
Best,
Duane Swierczynski
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