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Always The Dead (The Dead, The Dying & The Gone: The classic indie noir series by Stephen J. Golds Book 2)

Stephen J. Golds

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Previously published by Close To The Bone Publishing, 2020 and Red Dog Press, 2021.A story of twisted love and how far a man will go to get it back.1949, Los Angeles, California. Former Marine lieutenant and mob hitman Scott Kelly is confined to B Ward of the Barlow Tuberculosis Sanatorium, his days consumed with oscillating nightmares from the Battle of Okinawa, and a botched hit ordered by mobster Bugsy Siegel. Kelly’s only respite is his affair with Jean, a bit part actress trying to make her way to stardom. When Jean disappears, Kelly bribes his way out of B Ward to look for her.

From the war torn beaches of Okinawa to the playground of the rich and famous in Palm Springs, what follows is a frantic search; a manic murder spree; stolen contraband, and a briefcase stuffed with cash.

Always The Dead is a semi-fictionalised account of the real life disappearance of Jean Spangler.

A vintage hard-boiled story for fans of James M. Cain, Jim Thompson and David Goodis, this PUNK NOIR re-issue of Golds’ indie classic is introduced with a new foreword by the author of Vine Street, Dominic Nolan.

PRAISE FOR ALWAYS THE DEAD

“Powerful and visceral, Always the Dead left me reeling. It had me at the edge of my seat as I devoured it... populated with a host of unforgettable characters, this crime thriller is full of action, dark emotion and redemption” – Awais Khan, author of No Honour

“Always the Dead is true noir the way it was meant to be in the Goodis/Thompson tradition. Bold, bloody, and dark as an unlit corner in Hell” – Todd Robinson, author of Rough Trade

“A hard-nosed, hard-boiled story you won’t soon forget” – Steve Weddle, author of The County Line

Language: English

Pages: 243

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: December 12, 2023

Always The Dead (The Dead, The Dying & The Gone: The classic indie noir series by Stephen J. Golds Book 2)

Stephen J. Golds

0/5 ( ratings)

Previously published by Close To The Bone Publishing, 2020 and Red Dog Press, 2021.A story of twisted love and how far a man will go to get it back.1949, Los Angeles, California. Former Marine lieutenant and mob hitman Scott Kelly is confined to B Ward of the Barlow Tuberculosis Sanatorium, his days consumed with oscillating nightmares from the Battle of Okinawa, and a botched hit ordered by mobster Bugsy Siegel. Kelly’s only respite is his affair with Jean, a bit part actress trying to make her way to stardom. When Jean disappears, Kelly bribes his way out of B Ward to look for her.

From the war torn beaches of Okinawa to the playground of the rich and famous in Palm Springs, what follows is a frantic search; a manic murder spree; stolen contraband, and a briefcase stuffed with cash.

Always The Dead is a semi-fictionalised account of the real life disappearance of Jean Spangler.

A vintage hard-boiled story for fans of James M. Cain, Jim Thompson and David Goodis, this PUNK NOIR re-issue of Golds’ indie classic is introduced with a new foreword by the author of Vine Street, Dominic Nolan.

PRAISE FOR ALWAYS THE DEAD

“Powerful and visceral, Always the Dead left me reeling. It had me at the edge of my seat as I devoured it... populated with a host of unforgettable characters, this crime thriller is full of action, dark emotion and redemption” – Awais Khan, author of No Honour

“Always the Dead is true noir the way it was meant to be in the Goodis/Thompson tradition. Bold, bloody, and dark as an unlit corner in Hell” – Todd Robinson, author of Rough Trade

“A hard-nosed, hard-boiled story you won’t soon forget” – Steve Weddle, author of The County Line

Language: English

Pages: 243

Format: Kindle Edition

Release: December 12, 2023

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