Mark said:
>I forget, was the question who has changed noir
writing or who is now
>changing noir writing? While Leonard would certainly
fit into the
>former category, isn't he a bit of an old master for
the latter?
I haven't chimed in to this thread because, for the most
part, the writers I would mention developed their styles
before 2000, which was the date we were given to work with.
That said, the influence of Leonard looms greatly in my
favorite writers today, even though I enjoy his books from
the 70s more than his current work. Who could argue the
influence that Leonard has had on writers such as Pelecanos,
who is among my very favorites to read (others equal the
enjoyment I get from a new book of his, but no one exceeds
it).
Sallis' Lew Griffin series debuted before the turn of the
century, but his current work remains no less relevant. He's
already been mentioned, but Ken Bruen consistently delights
with his books, though I am not sure I will like the writers
that are influenced by his style down the road (this is not a
knock on Ken. At all).
Is there anyone who has debuted since 2000 (and yes the date
is arbitrary) who is blowing other Avians away? If so, please
share.
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