Shooting Elvis (DI Charlie Priest Mystery) The author is very comfortable with Charlie by this book, not that he was ever uncomfortable, and makes Charlie seem like an old friend you wish you had or worked with. This is one of the lighter Charlie Priest mysteries, which I like. I read them mainly to spend some time with Charlie Priest, lots of giggles/guffaws, and for a mind puzzle. A delightful read and onto the next one!
Serena There are two other Southern writers that this novel brings to mind. First is Cormac Mccarthy. Some of Mccarthy's works have the same lyrical dark depth that Serena has, particularly the brooding Child of God. Child of God has a wonderful phrase in it "The provinces of night" which was used as the title of a novel that the second writer used. William Gay's novels have the same dark nature that Child of God and Serena have. All three authors have a lyrical quality to their writing, an ease with words and phrases. "Southern Gothic" might describe their work. Serena is a strong work indeed, and one that you'll look forward to rereading.
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