Chase was raised as a getaway driver by his grandfather, Jonah, a con man feared by even the hardened career criminals who make up his crew. But wh...
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Dec 26, 2008
Andrew
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This is not a typical crime novel, which isn't all that surprising considering the source. I've read a couple of Tom Piccirilli's earlier horror novels, and noticed the surreal, almost psychedelic narrative style he typically used. It made a lot of sense in the context of horror--sort of like a novel version of Argento's giallo horror movies. I wasn't sure how it'd translate to crime fiction, but I figured it'd be worth checking out. Turns out, it works really well. Actually, Piccirilli tones do
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Jun 26, 2010
Mohammed
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This is not a typical Noir crime book, its smart,the narrative takes time to build characters,emotional,dark story,very good settings,atmosphere. He did also a great job getting you to see inside the head of Chase.
Its has also quality action,twists,awesome criminal noir feel to it. Feels very much like a Richard Stark book. Chase and his kind felt like Pros doing their jobs in unromantic way.
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Its has also quality action,twists,awesome criminal noir feel to it. Feels very much like a Richard Stark book. Chase and his kind felt like Pros doing their jobs in unromantic way.
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Feb 23, 2009
Tim
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After his mother is murdered and his father takes his own life, Chase is raised by his grandfather, a cold and calculating master criminal, and he is introduced to a life of crime. After Chase's grandfather murders a member of their gang in cold blood, Chase makes a break for it, eventually going straight and marrying a cop. When his wife is killed responding to a robbery, Chase vows revenge and contacts the only man who can help him, his estranged grandfather. This was a well done and for the m
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Feb 18, 2011
Dave
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I love crime novels. There's just something about them that speaks to me, and for some reason I seem to really enjoy reading them in the winter. Maybe the dark, bleak weather makes a dark, bleak story even more fascinating. When it came time to choose my latest winter crime novel I chose a book with a fitting title, Tom Piccirilli's “The Cold Spot”
It's my understanding that Piccirilli is mainly a horror writer and that “The Cold Spot” was one of his first major attempts at a straight u More...
It's my understanding that Piccirilli is mainly a horror writer and that “The Cold Spot” was one of his first major attempts at a straight u More...
Aug 05, 2011
This book was freakin' amazing! Honestly, if real life and work didn't get in the way, I would have read the book from cover to cover and not put it down until I was done. This story had some terrific action, great characters and a really interesting story. And even though I had a feeling about some of the things that were going to happen, it didn't matter, because it didn't take away from the story at all. I'm definitely looking forward to his next book and I'm going to go back read some of
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Jun 29, 2011
William
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Having read everything Tom Piccirilli has ever done, I'm simply blown away how he continues to improve with each book. While I prefer his work in the horror genre, I've still kept up with his crime thrillers and think this is his very best. I couldn't put this book down, blazing through it in a couple of days. Chock full of original characters with unique histories in a tangled web of danger, deceit, and destiny. The action and twists are remarkable and Piccirilli's economy of words, dialogue, a
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Jul 16, 2008
Daniel
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From Genrebusters.com:
The Premise
Chase is a young man who lost his parents as a boy and was brought into a life of crime by his grandfather Jonah. Still in his teens, he decides to go straight and build a life as a law-abiding citizen. But this is a crime story, and a shady past is never far behind.
In Review
Many of the elements that Piccirilli writes into Cold Spot will be familiar to anyone who has read crime fiction or watched crime cinema. What dis More...
The Premise
Chase is a young man who lost his parents as a boy and was brought into a life of crime by his grandfather Jonah. Still in his teens, he decides to go straight and build a life as a law-abiding citizen. But this is a crime story, and a shady past is never far behind.
In Review
Many of the elements that Piccirilli writes into Cold Spot will be familiar to anyone who has read crime fiction or watched crime cinema. What dis More...
Nov 03, 2010
John
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A nice, lean and nasty thriller. The main character, Chase, is a getaway driver who has been raised by a professional criminal, so he has distinctive way of looking at the world and of living his life. Author Tom Piccirilli write original scenes without any literary fat, so the story covers a lot of ground. It takes some dramatic and unexpected twists and turns; and Piccirilli isn't afraid to show the dark side of his protagonist or to put him through the ringer.
Apr 10, 2010
Gori
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This book gets off to a slow start, but it picks up speed. It’s nothing too original, but the plot is interesting enough to pass a rainy day without complaints. I love Piccirilli’s horror novels, and I really don’t care for stories about criminals, but I enjoyed this one none-the-less.
Jul 14, 2009
Bob
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Yeah.
Do not read this book unless you've had a physical.
It punches you in the heart.
More than once.
Just remember, it's a Man's World
But it don't mean nothing without a woman or a girl
And
Even then...
Keep a gun handy.
Do not read this book unless you've had a physical.
It punches you in the heart.
More than once.
Just remember, it's a Man's World
But it don't mean nothing without a woman or a girl
And
Even then...
Keep a gun handy.
Feb 09, 2012
pulpfanrandy
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Great read. Wasn't sure where it was going at first but paced well and hard to put down.
Apr 01, 2010
Matt
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What if a sociopathic career criminal had to raise a 10 year old child ... what would the kid turn out like?
This is the story of the kid - Chase.
What a twisty, page turning, story it is too - the only minor problem I have with it is that some of the changes in Chase's life are so abrupt and total that I could have used a little bit more narrative "selling" on them.
Oh and there is a huge plot thread left dangling for the sequel (which I’m definitely
This is the story of the kid - Chase.
What a twisty, page turning, story it is too - the only minor problem I have with it is that some of the changes in Chase's life are so abrupt and total that I could have used a little bit more narrative "selling" on them.
Oh and there is a huge plot thread left dangling for the sequel (which I’m definitely
Jun 15, 2008
Paul
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Disappointing sub-Stark crime novel. Piccirilli continues his shift from horror to crime and thrillers. The novel does have a nice kinky fight scene between the hero driver and a bank robber but that's just about the only thing that distinguishes this book.
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