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Black Wings Has My Angel
by Elliott Chaze
This is among the best of the best of noir and crime fiction. For starters, it's extraordinarily well written. The story is compelling, but the richness, complexity, and depth of the characters are what make this book stand out.
The book was originally published in 1953, and is set in early 1950's Louisiana and Colorado. Timothy Sunblade is an escaped convict planning a major heist, but he needs a partner. Much to his surprise, he finds one in Virginia, the "ten dollar tramp" that the bellhop brings to his hotel room. I won't give away any plot details, but I will say this book is up there with the best of Jim Thompson, and is even more haunting in some ways. If you're looking for a really good read, this is it.
The book was originally published in 1953, and is set in early 1950's Louisiana and Colorado. Timothy Sunblade is an escaped convict planning a major heist, but he needs a partner. Much to his surprise, he finds one in Virginia, the "ten dollar tramp" that the bellhop brings to his hotel room. I won't give away any plot details, but I will say this book is up there with the best of Jim Thompson, and is even more haunting in some ways. If you're looking for a really good read, this is it.