Oh my hat, I've just read a corker! True Crime by Andrew Klavan which I purchased from one of my rather high-class local bookshops - er, the hospice charity shop, actually! - and which had me on the edge of my seat. It was published in 1995 so I'm only 18 years late! Of course, I have seen Mr. Klavan's name as a commentator on various Right-wing news sites but had no idea that he wrote thrillers, too. Anyway, this was a corker in that not only did it have me absolutely on edge to the very last page but it also made me convulse with laughter at various points mainly because the 'hero' is an appalling, A1 shit of the first order who as much by accident as anything else finds himself on the side of, er, 'Truth 'n' Justice'! To be absolutely honest, I do think that in places the story is somewhat over-written and thus I did indulge in a little bit of skim-reading - rather more towards the end because I could hardly contain my excitement in rushing to find out what happened. Anyway, if you see a Klavan book try it and also keep your eyes open for any by Kevin Peterson, his nom-de-plume on some books.
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David, Andrew Klaven is a frequent columnist at PJMedia and you can check out his book list from there.
Personally, I prefered his 'On the Culture' schtick when he produced videos such as this classic take on leftist debate.
Posted by: Kevin B | Monday, 14 January 2013 at 14:53
First of all, I have quickly corrected the number of years late I am in reading this book before DM spots my original error and gives me another 50 lines! How can I read these things at least three times before publishing and still not spot my own mistakes?
Kevin, of course, you absolutely right, I knew I had seen his name cropping up somewhere. I'll take a look at the YouTube later - thanks.
Posted by: David Duff | Monday, 14 January 2013 at 17:09
Are you listening to book at bed time this week (it was on last week as well). It is a tad fruity for late night listening - what do you think?
Posted by: William Arthur Smith | Tuesday, 15 January 2013 at 14:44
'Fruity' on Book at Bedtime?! Surely not, Her Maj will not be amused!
Actually I see I can listen to it via my computer-thingie so I might give it a try.
Posted by: David Duff | Tuesday, 15 January 2013 at 15:30