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James Sallis' stories about ex-cop, ex-con, and ex-psychotherapist Turner have garnered starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly. Back working as a deputy in a small Tennessee town, Turner's hands are full when the sheriff and the only other deputy are shot and the shooter escapes the county jail. Tracking the criminal to Memphis, Turner uncovers disturbing connections to organized crime.
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"Second in a trilogy of short but beautifully written dark and violent suspense novels. Just my cup of tea! First is Cypress Grove and third is Salt River . Turner is an ex-cop and an ex-con living in rural Tennesse. PW and Booklist both gave this starred reviews."
— Bayneeta (4 out of 5 stars)
Cripple Creek Listener Reviews
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" James Sallis, making existential country noir a rewarding but half-wincing pleasure. "
— Sam, 12/29/2013 -
" Excellent story. I just wish I'd read the first in the series, Cypress Grove, before this one. "
— Robert, 12/16/2013 -
" Well-written, but sometimes the action can be so understated that you miss something important. "
— Robyn, 12/12/2013 -
" Tight, small and eventful. Sallis is a stylist with heart. "
— Ian, 12/6/2013 -
" I'm really liking this author. This is the 2nd book in the series and it was even better than the first. James Sallis is so eloquent. His characters seek simpler lives yet have such compelling tales to tell. Looking forward to reading Salt River. "
— Erin, 6/21/2013 -
" 2nd in the Turner mystery series. "
— Charles, 3/13/2013 -
" Good sense of place & characters. Intriguing mystery "
— Mrs, 3/23/2012 -
" I always heard a lot about James Sallis. You do if you follow crime/noir fiction, but I didn't like the first one I read. When I found this Turner trilogy of books I realized why people love him. "
— Jeffrey, 10/20/2011 -
" Solid story & great characters, but it seriously needed some copy-editing. How annoying! "
— L, 4/1/2011 -
" felt that james sallis couldn't make up his mind which kind of book he was writing. climaqx in the middle and the favourite character getting killed with 2 pages to go. "
— William, 12/20/2010 -
" Interesting character development and twists "
— Jim, 8/13/2010 -
" I am very much enjoying this series. Stories more of the characters than the mystery. Well done - almost a James Lee Burke lite. "
— Peg, 8/9/2010 -
" It was good - but not as good as "Driver", so I might have a rest from Mr Sallis for a while. "
— Chele, 1/22/2010 -
" Tight, small and eventful. Sallis is a stylist with heart. "
— Ian, 6/14/2009 -
" 2nd in the Turner mystery series. "
— Charles, 7/18/2008
About James Sallis
James Sallis has published more than a dozen novels; multiple collections of short stories, poems, and essays; the definitive biography of Chester Himes; several books of musicology; and a translation of Raymond Queneau’s novel Saint Glinglin. His works have been shortlisted for the Anthony, Nebula, Edgar, Shamus, and Gold Dagger awards. The film version of his novel Drive won the Best Director Award at the Cannes International Film Festival, and his Lew Griffin books are in development for film. He plays guitar, French horn, mandolin, fiddle, sitar, and Dobro, both solo and with the band Three-Legged Dog.
About Alan Nebelthau
Alan Nebelthau is an actor and audiobook narrator, known for The Hebrew Hammer, The Peacekeeper, and the Remember WENN television series. He is the winner of two AudioFile Earphones Awards.