Tag Archives: Mystery

It is the mystery story which gives us the assurance of good eventually winning.

If you like the Brother Odd or the Christopher Snow series or any of Koontz's recent books, I think you will love The Good Guy.

"In regard to the future, I hope to write short stories and essays and novels until I catch the bus." - James Lee Burke

"Time is on our side. Lehane and Connelly and Pelecanos and some others will live long enough to be accepted as modern masters."

"On the most obvious level, I set out write a thrilling story. Judging from most reviews and reader reactions, I've succeeded."

"For me, the characters are part of the story, and come out of its development" - Donald Westlake

"I think all good narration contains an element of mystery and suspense."

This honest, sad, funny, and very real novel is part Raymond Chandler, part Damon Runyon, and part political satire at its finest.

"The book reviews were a huge part of putting me on the road I am on now."

It's not a pretty picture that Carey sometimes paints in this book, but it is a valuable one.