In a message dated 2/13/02 7:30:28 PM,
gsp.schoo@skylinc.net writes:
<< A good rule-of-thumb, with the presumption we're
talking crime fiction. That which is without murder, is
boring.
>>
Jim's definition is fine without this
addendum. Many of Walter Moseley's Socates Fortlow stories
are excellent "stand alone" examples of hard-boiled tales
without murder. Elmore doesn't always have a killing, and in
George Higgins' work death was often absent or incidental.
Take a look at Joyce Carol Oates "Man Crazy." It is
hard-boiled in the extreme and there ain't a murder in
sight.
Jim
Blue
Jim
Blue
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