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Thuglit Issue 8
The Big Dog of crime fiction is BACK with eight new pieces of bloody literary gristle in the bowl for ya. So howl at the moon and gnash your teeth, bitches—this doggie’s got bite!
MCFERRIN AND BLACK by Buster Willoughby
THE RIGHTFUL KING OF WRESTLING by Chad Dundas
EXTRAS by Mark Pruett
THE HIGHER THE HEELS by Patti Abbott
COCAINE STARLIGHT by Isaac Kirkman
THREE DAYS AHEAD by Caleb J. Ross
NOTHING TO LOSE by David A. Summers
NOT EVEN A MOUSE by Nolan Knight
MCFERRIN AND BLACK by Buster Willoughby
THE RIGHTFUL KING OF WRESTLING by Chad Dundas
EXTRAS by Mark Pruett
THE HIGHER THE HEELS by Patti Abbott
COCAINE STARLIGHT by Isaac Kirkman
THREE DAYS AHEAD by Caleb J. Ross
NOTHING TO LOSE by David A. Summers
NOT EVEN A MOUSE by Nolan Knight
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140 pages, Paperback
First published October 28, 2013
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April 9, 2019
Eight new selections from the thugs themselves. As with other Thuglit collections, it's still a better use of your time to read it then just about anything else would be. My five favorites are discussed below.
The second story is The a Rightful King Of Wrestling by Chad Dundas. It is precisely a story about a pro wrestler who billed himself out as The Rightful King of Wrestling. It is told on the first person and that choice works as the reader gets to know the aging wrestler burdened with injuries, doctor's bills, and a child on the way.
The Higher The Heels is by Patti Abbott, who is well known in crime fiction. She has a smooth storytelling voice that begins with a well dressed realtor cruising a bar for a date. It's not quite the cozy little tale you think it is.
Cocaine Starlight by Isaac Kirkman is where this collection gets rolling. Told from a teenage female crack dealer's point of view, Kirkman draws the reader into the despair, the hopelessness, the filth of the hood life. It's well told and worth reading.
Three Days Ahead by Caleb Ross is another gem. This one has child abuse, torture, fraud, loneliness, and other assorted scars in it. It's another tale of misery and the seamy side of the city.
Nothing to Lose by David Summers is a tale about a young couple who, with the weekend coming, had nothing to party with. Hell, why not cut out the middleman and go right to the source? Why not, indeed?
So what do we have here? Drug addicts, losers, cheats, and other conmen. Well worth your time.
The second story is The a Rightful King Of Wrestling by Chad Dundas. It is precisely a story about a pro wrestler who billed himself out as The Rightful King of Wrestling. It is told on the first person and that choice works as the reader gets to know the aging wrestler burdened with injuries, doctor's bills, and a child on the way.
The Higher The Heels is by Patti Abbott, who is well known in crime fiction. She has a smooth storytelling voice that begins with a well dressed realtor cruising a bar for a date. It's not quite the cozy little tale you think it is.
Cocaine Starlight by Isaac Kirkman is where this collection gets rolling. Told from a teenage female crack dealer's point of view, Kirkman draws the reader into the despair, the hopelessness, the filth of the hood life. It's well told and worth reading.
Three Days Ahead by Caleb Ross is another gem. This one has child abuse, torture, fraud, loneliness, and other assorted scars in it. It's another tale of misery and the seamy side of the city.
Nothing to Lose by David Summers is a tale about a young couple who, with the weekend coming, had nothing to party with. Hell, why not cut out the middleman and go right to the source? Why not, indeed?
So what do we have here? Drug addicts, losers, cheats, and other conmen. Well worth your time.
October 21, 2017
Decent stories but nothing that I would pound the table for saying you have to read this.
December 19, 2025
Another outstanding collection with a special mention for Nolan Knight's Christmas tale.
November 20, 2013
Thuglit 8 is the latest installment of the series and another hard hitting anthology of eight stories that portray life on the edges of society. If you want to feel good about humanity you should look elsewhere for your reading material. Or, read Thuglit 8 after donning a pair of rose tinted glasses and loading your favorite shotgun.
After a brief intro by Todd Robinson, the stories begin with “McFerrin and Black” by Buster Willoughby. Working at the retirement home is a hard job, but it has its perks. Like when sometimes one of the old folks lets slip some information about riches to be found.
A wrestler is looking for a payday and a way out in “The Rightful King of Wrestling” By Chad Dundas. He might have of found both if he takes that gig south of the border.
The work of Patti Abbott is always a treat and this issue is not exception. In “The Higher The Heels” Cara Willis is a realtor who knows how to move real estate. Her personal track record with men isn't so good, but maybe Joey Rinaldi will surprise her in good ways.
A day in the life of a teen selling crack in North Charleston, South Carolina during the summer of 2012 is found in “Cocaine Starlight” by Isaac Kirkman. The crack selling is just part of it in this tale packed with details and backstory.
Sure, Edmond ran her down with his car and busted her up a bit. Something similar has happened before so what are a few more scars in “Three Days Ahead.” by Caleb J. Ross. He may have run her down, but he also is hanging out at the hospital and spending time with her. Can't say that about her family. He also has a plan for the future and she can be a major part of it.
His girlfriend, Tammy, told Russell where to go past the old Shiloh cemetery so that he could score for them. As long as he plays it cool with the dealers in “Nothing to Lose” by David A. Summers everything should be fine.
It is the late 30's and movie serials are all the rage. Working as an extra is good in “Extras” by Mark Pruett, but the side job is where he makes the money. He identifies problems for people and, for the right price, quietly removes them. Eddie Ross has had all weekend to make a decision and now it is time to close the deal.
Christmas Eve is not a happy evening for Max in “Not Even A Mouse” by Nolan Knight. A guy with the name of “Jello” is not doing any better. Max and Jello are on a collision course even if they don't know it just yet in the story that is the final one in the book.
Author bios bring the book to a close.
The latest in the series, Thuglit 8, is another solidly good one. The tales are dark, for the most part, and feature people on the edge doing the best they can to cope with reality in their own ways. Some ways work, at least for a moment in time, while other ones don’t.
Thuglit 8
Edited by Todd Robinson
http://thuglit.com
October 30, 2013
ASIN: B00GCRQXGA
E-Book (also available in paperback)
125 Pages
$0.99
Material was recently purchased for my use in an objective review.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2013
Mind Slices and Carpathian Shadows, Volume II
Book Reviews and More http://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/
After a brief intro by Todd Robinson, the stories begin with “McFerrin and Black” by Buster Willoughby. Working at the retirement home is a hard job, but it has its perks. Like when sometimes one of the old folks lets slip some information about riches to be found.
A wrestler is looking for a payday and a way out in “The Rightful King of Wrestling” By Chad Dundas. He might have of found both if he takes that gig south of the border.
The work of Patti Abbott is always a treat and this issue is not exception. In “The Higher The Heels” Cara Willis is a realtor who knows how to move real estate. Her personal track record with men isn't so good, but maybe Joey Rinaldi will surprise her in good ways.
A day in the life of a teen selling crack in North Charleston, South Carolina during the summer of 2012 is found in “Cocaine Starlight” by Isaac Kirkman. The crack selling is just part of it in this tale packed with details and backstory.
Sure, Edmond ran her down with his car and busted her up a bit. Something similar has happened before so what are a few more scars in “Three Days Ahead.” by Caleb J. Ross. He may have run her down, but he also is hanging out at the hospital and spending time with her. Can't say that about her family. He also has a plan for the future and she can be a major part of it.
His girlfriend, Tammy, told Russell where to go past the old Shiloh cemetery so that he could score for them. As long as he plays it cool with the dealers in “Nothing to Lose” by David A. Summers everything should be fine.
It is the late 30's and movie serials are all the rage. Working as an extra is good in “Extras” by Mark Pruett, but the side job is where he makes the money. He identifies problems for people and, for the right price, quietly removes them. Eddie Ross has had all weekend to make a decision and now it is time to close the deal.
Christmas Eve is not a happy evening for Max in “Not Even A Mouse” by Nolan Knight. A guy with the name of “Jello” is not doing any better. Max and Jello are on a collision course even if they don't know it just yet in the story that is the final one in the book.
Author bios bring the book to a close.
The latest in the series, Thuglit 8, is another solidly good one. The tales are dark, for the most part, and feature people on the edge doing the best they can to cope with reality in their own ways. Some ways work, at least for a moment in time, while other ones don’t.
Thuglit 8
Edited by Todd Robinson
http://thuglit.com
October 30, 2013
ASIN: B00GCRQXGA
E-Book (also available in paperback)
125 Pages
$0.99
Material was recently purchased for my use in an objective review.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2013
Mind Slices and Carpathian Shadows, Volume II
Book Reviews and More http://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/
November 13, 2013
Another high-quality batch with notable variety in settings, periods, and tones. Patti Abbott, a master practitioner, is always worth reading. The newcomers this time were also outstanding. I just have one minor criticism: I thought two of the entries felt more like excerpts from novels than standalone short stories. They were gracefully written with unique, arresting characters, but the story arcs were curious -- I was left wanting more.
November 21, 2013
Usual collection of bad guys vs. worse guys. Dark stories of bad shit happens to bad people. Always a good anthology of the genre.
July 29, 2014
Really enjoy Chad Dundas' short fiction.
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