Reed Farrel Coleman's Blog, page 9
February 4, 2016
The Big Thrill on WHERE IT HURTS
Reed Farrel Coleman is a seasoned veteran when it comes to dishing out quality crime fiction. Stories that not only entertain, but also set up shop in your mind for some time. Coleman’s characters–from the part-time PI Moe Prager to his take on Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone to his latest hero, Gus Murphy – are flawed, genuine men who struggle with their demons but still manage to scrape their way toward surviving. They’re broken but true, with relatable problems even in the face of unexpecte...
February 3, 2016
The Page 69 Test on WHERE IT HURTS
Where It Hurts is as much a meditation on grief and loss as a crime story
The Lit Bitch on WHERE IT HURTS
I really enjoy a well written crime novel and this one did not disappoint.
Behind the Book: Invisible Long Island
In this essay, Reed talks about the Long Island we don’t normally see.
February 2, 2016
MysteryPeople Q&A
Reed chats with MysteryPeople’s Scott Montgomery.
February 1, 2016
Associated Press on WHERE IT HURTS
“Where It Hurts” is a superb detective novel in the Raymond Chandler tradition, featuring fine prose, a suspenseful yarn and a compelling main character who will leave readers hungering for the next installment.
Rhapsody in Books on WHERE IT HURTS
Murphy is cynical and disillusioned when we first meet him, but a likable character. Moreover, by the end of the book he is not nearly as morose as he was in the beginning, and there seems to be some hope of his achieving a modicum of happiness. I look forward to more books in this series.
January 29, 2016
Crime Fiction Lover on WHERE IT HURTS
…a literary mystery just as absorbing as some of his earlier acknowledged classics Gun Church and The James Deans
January 28, 2016
Reed on Writing Multiple Series
Reed Farrel Coleman is a three-time Edgar Award nominee. He’s been nominated for Best Novel, Best Paperback Original, and Best Short Story. Coleman has also won three Shamus Awards for Best PI Novel of the Year—on three occasions. He’s also won an Audie, a Macavity, a Barry, and an Anthony. Is it any wonder he was tapped by the late Robert B. Parker’s estate to continue the Jesse Stone novels? For this interview, Coleman talked about the challenges facing writers who write multiple series.
January 27, 2016
Interview with Terry Ambrose
Reed Farrel Coleman is no stranger to good writing. His award nominations and winnings read like an alphabet soup including Anthony, Audie, Barry, Edgar, and Macavity. He was tapped by the late Robert B. Parker’s estate to continue the Jesse Stone novels and balances that with his own series. He’s currently launching the Gus Murphy series, so here’s the story behind Where It Hurts.
