A Review: KILLER REELS by Rob Kitchin

After reading and very much enjoying Rob Kitchin's KILLER REELS, I put the below review on Amazon US & UK. I think it is important and the right thing to do to write and post a review, if I enjoyed something I have read. If I didn't dig it, I won't do a review, but that's just me.  Anyway, I really dug KILLER REELS and I'm glad I found out about it ( big-time thanks to Paul Brazill for turning me on to it). The description really sold me on it and I just had to give it a shot. Best of luck Rob!

5 STARS: A KILLER READ!
"This was truly a good read with a very unique and engaging premise. There are 12 stories, but the author delivers each one so that they seamlessly connect to each other as you move forward. The HAVE TO KEEP READING factor is very high and I finished "Killer Reels" in under 3 hours. The writing is extremely good and the star of the show, lunatic crime boss, Jimmy Kiley (think Whitey Bulger meets Lenny Murphy meets Jigsaw) is evil, yet entertaining and is a bad guy for the ages. As I read it, I felt like I was watching 12 episodes of a well-produced cable crime series (which I think might be an option, if the author chose to pursue that angle.) Fast paced, well done violence, excellent characters and dialogue all combined to provide me with some well needed entertainment!"

KILLER REELS by Rob Kitchin

While checking out Paul Brazill's tremendous blog, I was more than psyched to find out that Rob Kitchin has a new novel out, KILLER REELS. The below description caught my attention, and it sounds like the exact kind of story I love. I will surely be reading this one, very soon, like tonight.

"Jimmy Kiley is a ruthless criminal boss and a keen amateur movie-maker.  He sees no reason why he shouldn't mix business with pleasure."

Rob is does so much for the crime writing community and comes off as such a great guy. I am very excited and happy for him!

Do yourself a favor and check out the "Short, Sharp Interview" Rob did over at Paul B's place HERE  


Rob also hosts a great blog HERE, and of course, if you want to cut to the chase and purchase KILLER REELS for only $1.99, you can do so HERE

R.I.P John "PA" Reardon

As some followers of this blog might know, my dad had not been well since before Thanksgiving, He'd been in and out of the hospital and Christmas was the last holiday that he was able to be home and with all his family. He underwent open-heart surgery on Jan 30th, but due to complications, never came home, and passed away on Mothers Day at 6:00 AM. He was suffering very badly at the end, but never gave up, or lost his courage. The pic above is him and mom on a cruise they took to Bermuda a couple years ago.

Here's a link that tells you a bit about him, and what kind of guy he was HERE

The outpouring of support from everywhere was just unbelievable, especially at his wake, where two police details were needed as the main road in my hometown was backed up a half-mile just to get into the funeral home. A great testament to how many people knew, loved, and respected "PA"

Through it all, my fellow bloggers provided excellent posts and stories to keep my mind off things. Thanks so much. Hopefully, my mom gets through it a day at a time and enjoys a really nice stretch of life ahead of her.

He was one of the good ones in life, and will be missed greatly!

The Talented Mr. Brown

Over at Paul Brazill's site, talented author, interviewer, and reviewer Graham Smith is talking about books vs TV shows. Graham seems like a great gent and doesn't he look perfect in the picture above. If they ever remake THE SHINING again, I think he would be a perfect fit for the Scatman Crothers role from the original.   I loved this line from his guest blog.

"Any copper who kicks down a door and shouts “Don’t move. You’re surrounded by armed bastards will always get my vote."


While your pouring the drinks Graham, I'll take a triple espresso with a Red Bull chaser!


You can check out the post, and find out much more about Graham's writing HERE

- Over at Novel Spaces, Jewel Amethyst is looking for help naming her latest novel. Join the fun HERE

- Two great short stories are featured over at Thriller's Killer's -n- Chiller's. Chris Allinotte takes you to Carnaval with a creepy tale, "My Blood Runs Hot For Carnaval" HERE and Christopher Hivner spins a clever tale with his unique, down and dirty love triangle story "Painkiller" HERE

- After a brief hiatus, editor Dave Barber has posted a new story over at The Flash Fiction Offensive. Allen Watson is featured with a seemingly innocent story that will leave your mouth hanging open when you finish. check out the aptly titled "Mother's Ruin" HERE