Oh, don't get me started, bud . . . if I had to pick *one* favorite writer, it'd be Lansdale. He's just amazing -- the type of author who makes me wanna just give it up 'cause I know I'll never be half that good. :)
Lansdale rarely writes horror anymore, but he's still fantastic. There's always a touch of "darkness" to what he does. A few of my favorites, besides the aforementioned short stories: MUCHO MOJO, THE TWO-BEAR MAMBO, COLD IN JULY, A THIN DARK LINE, and THE BOTTOMS.
If you end up liking BOY'S LIFE, Avenger, pick up THE BOTTOMS and A THIN DARK LINE *immediately*. They're right up the same alley . . . .
Check 'em out. Talk to you later.
J.N.
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