In a message dated 5/29/02 9:57:10 AM,
matrxtech@yahoo.com writes:
>T.J. Parker is one of the best current crime writers.
Great
>characters, unusual crimes, complicated and
morally
>ambiguous situations, all handled superbly. His
novels are
>unforgettable. I sense a stylistic (and even
thematic)
>affinity with Robert Stone, another favorite author
of
>mine.
I thought his first 3 (LAGUNA HEAT, PACIFIC BEAT and LITTLE
SAIGON) were phenomenal. I like his recurring theme of the
sins of the fathers are visited upon the sons. And it's clear
that TJP has a thing about the emotional and cleansing aspect
of submerging oneself in water.
Thought his 4th book, SUMMER OF FEAR, profoundly
disappointing. Was his first attempt at 1st person narrative.
I later learned via discussion on this list that he was going
thru personal upheaval at the time.
TRIGGERMAN'S DANCE was better and IIRC, his first stab at
writing in alternating POV.
His next, WHERE SERPENTS LIE, very creepy, and more
alternating POV.
Then there were the two Merci Rayborns, BLUE HOUR and RED
LIGHT, which I enjoyed enough. But SILENT JOE is easily his
best work since his first three. Very moving and
original.
Haven't acquired the new Rayborn yet.
John Lau
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