I've been on a roll, lately. Of the last six books I've read four of them have been in what I call Rural Noir (I don't like the term "country noir". It makes me think of bad radio.). The styles have all been different. "Wicked Temper " and "The Kestrel Waters" by Randy Thornhorn were almost lyric...
Donald Ray Pollock is the most powerful author I have read in a long time. His plots are intricate and woven deftly. His writing style is flawless and his characters are spell binding. A caveat: Pollock's characters for the most part are despicable and without redeeming value. The one that I...