Sin Street

by Bob Bristow

Sin Street - where the girls are young - and available, the drinks are strong, and all a man needs is money.

258 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1959

Reviews

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I happened across this crime noir published in 1959 and thought it sounded intriguing. Joel Brogan is a WWII vet who has returned to his native city in Oklahoma. A degreed minister, he has lost his first two churches. He stays in a rented room above uncle's bar on skid row and hatches a new plan. There is plenty of grit, religion, and smoking. Joel has his share of warts but is a likable protagonist who refuses to back down from pursuing his dream of a better future. While perhaps not a forgotten gem, I found Sin Street well-written, diverting, and entertaining. I liked it.