Synopsis/blurb…….
From the Bestselling
author of A Chaser on the Rocks and More Faces, comes the noir novella series:
Bongo Fury. Follow Maltman’s new protagonist as he tries to balance a music
shop, his paramilitary family, a newborn, a little drug dealing and a spot of
private detection.
A black comedy from
the fresh new voice in Northern Irish Crime Fiction.
Previous press:
“A flair for
adrenalin-packed action and unpredictable characters.”
Murder, Mayhem and
More
“The mood is cynical,
the wisecracks are plentiful.”
The High Window
“You hit the ground
running and it’s a sprint finish.”
Crime Book Junkie
Another short but entertaining read from Simon Maltman.
Kind of a long short story and the start of a series featuring a likeable part-time drug-dealing, music shop owner Jimmy Black.
I do like to read pieces set against a backdrop of conflict and division and there's possibly no better example of that than Northern Ireland. Our tale has Black doing a favour for a mate and getting himself into some hot water. Conflict resolution is the order of the day, but not something readily achieved without resorting to a bit of violence.
Interesting character is Mr Black, who fancies himself a bit as a part-time philosopher.
Yeah I'm a Prod, from an estate in Northern Ireland - but that doesn't define me. I've got a fucking literature degree - I've read Mansfield Park - okay? I actually quite liked it too. Anyway, I suppose I better go back to the start.
Humour, setting, dialogue, a problem to fix, action, resolution - job done. I'm looking forward to more Jimmy Black stories in future. hopefully featuring a bit of inter-action from the other side of the religious divide.
4 from 5
More Faces his short story collection was enjoyed. Review here.
Bongo Fury goes on sale today.
Read in June 2017
Published - 2017
Page count - 40
Source - ARC from author.
Format - PDF
I do like that dark wit, Col. And I have to admit to a soft spot for music, music stores, and so on. I can see why this one appealed to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Margot, I like some dark wit and you can't go wrong with a bit of music as a back-drop. It definitely adds to the feel of a tale.
DeleteIrish setting always promising...
ReplyDeleteI think I'll enjoy more short adventures in this series and yes the setting is a big plus for me.
DeleteSounds promising. I thought you had read something else by the author, I remember the photo.
ReplyDeleteI haven't added him to my list of authors that I feel compelled to read everything they wrote, but I have enjoyed this and the previous one.
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