Last November, Jerkins, a first time writer with a paper-back original flew in under the radar. Published by Berkley and carried by the Poisoned Pen I bought it and was rewarded with a terrific read.
Since James Crumley fathered the "Neo-noir" movement I find it remarkable how many writers have emerged with odd and novel twists to the genre. Grant Jerkins now joins the ranks of Megan Abbott, Lynn Kostoff, Dave Zeltserman and others in breathing new life into crime fiction.
Author Grant Jerkins |
This story of two brothers, of their love for each other, and the events that illuminate the relationship unfold like a masterful 1940's screenplay. The writing is crisp, the characterisations are sharp and crystal clear. The plot is as complex as an algorithm and as elegant in its inevitability as the best of noir film and fiction. The metaphors, subtext, and dialogue all sparkle as they leap off the page. Please enjoy this gem and let the Poisoned Pen Blog know what you think.
-Steve Shadow Schwartz
To order a copy of A Very Simple Crime from The Poisoned Pen, click here. To find out more about Grant Jerkins, visit his website at http://www.grantjerkins.com/
For further reading in a similar vein , try the following:
Megan Abbott- "Die a Little" and "The Song is You"
Craig McDonald-"Toros and Torsos"
Patricia Highsmith-"Talented Mr. Ripley"
Dave Zeltseman-"Outsourced"
Vicki Hendricks-"Miami Purity"
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