Hi, gang. I've just sorta-completed a study of some of
Carroll John Daly's work. I found some of his stuff very well
done, such as the five stories in the "Adventures of Race
Williams" collection, which is well worth tracking down. His
novels, THE SNARL OF THE BEAST and THE HIDDEN HAND... well,
they eminated a strange odor and I was forced to put the
books down. I thought THE TAG MURDERS, however, much better
and more creative, even though Daly absolutely failed to keep
the "Head Tag Killer's" identity a secret.
Anybody have any comments on Daly? I don't think comparisons
between him and Hammett and the rest of the "usual suspects"
apply, because while Daly was great with action and a fast
story, there isn't anything that sticks in your mind after
reading his stuff. Unlike, say, RED HARVEST, where I still
remember certain parts very vividly. --Brian
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