Patti ... I almost bought a copy of this book last year but decided against it for a reason i cannot recall now. I remember the Dana Andrews/Jean Tierney Movie of the same name. Haven't seen it in decades but i recall it was well done. Story of obsession triggered by a painting of a murdered lady and testimony from friends. I'd like to hear your opinion of the book when you finish reading it.
I love your display of covers! I'm copying your evolution of book covers for tomorrow's FORGOTTEN BOOKS feature. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
There were so many covers of this one using the movie that I didn't include. I am almost done but one observation was the movie was more romantic. Maybe the theme song and Gene Tierney helped. Not that the books isn't great too.
Patricia Abbott is the author of more than 125 stories that have appeared online, in print journals and in various anthologies. She is the author of two print novels CONCRETE ANGEL (2015) and SHOT IN DETROIT (2016)(Polis Books). CONCRETE ANGEL was nominated for an Anthony and Macavity Award in 2016. SHOT IN DETROIT was nominated for an Edgar Award and an Anthony Award in 2017. A collection of her stories I BRING SORROW AND OTHER STORIES OF TRANSGRESSION will appear in 2018.
She also authored two ebooks, MONKEY JUSTICE and HOME INVASION and co-edited DISCOUNT NOIR. She won a Derringer award for her story "My Hero." She lives outside Detroit.
Patricia (Patti) Abbott
SHOT IN DETROIT
Edgar Nominee 2017, Anthony nominee 2017
CONCRETE ANGEL
Polis Books, 2015-nominated for the Anthony and Macavity Awards
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Patti ... I almost bought a copy of this book last year but decided against it for a reason i cannot recall now. I remember the Dana Andrews/Jean Tierney Movie of the same name. Haven't seen it in decades but i recall it was well done. Story of obsession triggered by a painting of a murdered lady and testimony from friends. I'd like to hear your opinion of the book when you finish reading it.
A great film and theme song...'a name that you never quite...recall...'
I love your display of covers! I'm copying your evolution of book covers for tomorrow's FORGOTTEN BOOKS feature. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
There were so many covers of this one using the movie that I didn't include. I am almost done but one observation was the movie was more romantic. Maybe the theme song and Gene Tierney helped. Not that the books isn't great too.
I'm optimistic that you'll really enjoy it, Patti, as I did.
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