Chet Gordon Series

This series offers a deep dive into the craft of fiction writing through a collection of insightful essays. Drawing on extensive experience and accolades, the author explores various facets of storytelling, character development, and the creative process. This collection serves as both a guide for aspiring writers and a reflection on the nuances of creating compelling narratives, making it essential reading for enthusiasts.

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The Dark Tunnel
Ross Macdonald
256 pages
9 hours of reading
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Lawrence Block offers a comprehensive exploration of the craft of writing fiction through a collection of insightful essays. Drawing from his extensive experience as a four-time Edgar Award winner, he delves into various aspects of storytelling, character development, and the writing process. This collection serves as both a guide for aspiring writers and a reflection on the nuances of creating compelling narratives, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the art of fiction.
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Trouble Follows Me
Ross Macdonald
216 pages
8 hours of reading
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"The blonde had eyes the color of cornflowers and a body whose curves just didn't quit. Her sweet kisses and a good bottle of bourbon were all Sam Drake wanted when his ship docked in Honolulu and gave him a chance to forget the war. But what Sam got was trouble. The first time, it was a body swinging at the end of a rope. The second time it was a throat slit ear to ear. And by the third time, even a long swallow of bad booze couldn't wash away the bitter memory of death, and tough Navy man Sam Drake found himself trapped in a dagerous game of unfaithful husbands, international intrigue--and cold blooded murder."--

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The Dark Tunnel

Trouble Follows Me