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Lost Angeles: Silver Bullets On The Sunset Strip
From Irina Moises and Kurt Schlichter, the author of the bestselling Kelly Turnbull People’s Republic series of action novels and THE ATTACK, comes a new book like you have never experienced. Fast, funny, and furious, LOST Silver Bullets On The Sunset Strip marks the start of a new series of fantasy noir novels that hit like a silver .357 magnum slug to the gut!
Go on an action-packed, wild ride through 1940s Los Angeles with private detectives Eddie Loud and Trixie Gamble as they search for the kidnapped son of a powerful demigod. They encounter mobsters, crooked cops, movie stars, Nazis, commies, vampires, and much more along the way in their search for their missing client and the truth. LOST Silver Bullets On The Sunset Strip has all the same humor and action you’ve come to know and love from the People’s Republic books!
PRAISE FOR KURT SCHLICHTER’S KELLY TURNBULL NOVELS
“The fast-paced action of a Brad Thor thriller blended with a dystopian future worthy of Orwell…a roller coaster ride through a post-election Hellscape that will leave you wanting more.” ~ Cam Edwards
“Schlichter puts a whole flight of Black Swans in the air – each of them plausible – and the result is a riveting, page-turner….” ~ Hugh Hewitt
“Every couple of pages there’s some hilarious twist of how today’s controversies played out within a few decades, walking the line between genuine dystopian nightmare and hilarious social satire.” ~ Jim Geraghty
“[A]ppalling books…sadly, praised by mainstream conservatives.” ~ Bill Kristol
Go on an action-packed, wild ride through 1940s Los Angeles with private detectives Eddie Loud and Trixie Gamble as they search for the kidnapped son of a powerful demigod. They encounter mobsters, crooked cops, movie stars, Nazis, commies, vampires, and much more along the way in their search for their missing client and the truth. LOST Silver Bullets On The Sunset Strip has all the same humor and action you’ve come to know and love from the People’s Republic books!
PRAISE FOR KURT SCHLICHTER’S KELLY TURNBULL NOVELS
“The fast-paced action of a Brad Thor thriller blended with a dystopian future worthy of Orwell…a roller coaster ride through a post-election Hellscape that will leave you wanting more.” ~ Cam Edwards
“Schlichter puts a whole flight of Black Swans in the air – each of them plausible – and the result is a riveting, page-turner….” ~ Hugh Hewitt
“Every couple of pages there’s some hilarious twist of how today’s controversies played out within a few decades, walking the line between genuine dystopian nightmare and hilarious social satire.” ~ Jim Geraghty
“[A]ppalling books…sadly, praised by mainstream conservatives.” ~ Bill Kristol
- GenresFantasy
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2025
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About the author
Kurt Schlichter
24 books315 followersKurt Schlichter is a trial lawyer, and a retired Army infantry colonel with a degree from the Army War College who writes twice a week as a Senior Columnist for Townhall.com. His new novel "People's Republic" is now available!
Kurt was personally recruited by Andrew Breitbart in 2009 to write for Big Hollywood. He is often on the air as a news source, an on-screen commentator, and as a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs discussing political, military and legal issues, including Fox News, HLN, CNN (Well, maybe not anymore), the Hugh Hewitt Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Geraldo, the Greg Garrison Show, the John Phillips Show, the Tony Katz Radio Spectacular, PJTV's The Conversation, The Delivery with Jimmie Bise, Jr., the Snark Factor, and WMAL's Mornings on the Mall with Larry O'Connor, among others.
He appears weekly on the Cam and Company Show with his own brand of caring conservative cultural commentary.
His previous book "Conservative Insurgency: The Struggle to Take America Back 2009-2041" was released in 2014 from Post Tree Press
As a stand-up comic for several years, he has gathered a large and devoted following in the world of social media for his amusing and often biting conservative commentary. He is an active user of Twitter (@KurtSchlichter) with over 71,000 followers, which led to his #1 selling Amazon "Political Humor" ebooks "I Am a Conservative: Uncensored, Undiluted and Absolutely Un-PC," "I Am a Liberal: A Conservative's Guide to Dealing With Nature's Most Irritating Mistake," "Fetch My Latte: Sharing Feelings With Stupid People," and "50 Shades of Liberal."
Kurt is also a successful trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area representing companies and individuals in matters ranging from routine business cases to confidential Hollywood and entertainment industry disputes and transactions. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have won verdicts in excess of $1 million, his litigation strategy and legal analysis articles regularly run in such legal publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer.
Kurt is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor. He majored in Communications and Political Science as an undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, where he also edited the conservative student paper California Review while writing a regular column in the student humor paper the Koala. He also drank a lot of Coors.
Kurt rose to the rank of Army infantry colonel on active duty and in the California Army National Guard. He wears the silver "jump wings" of a qualified paratrooper and commanded the elite 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment. A veteran of both the Persian Gulf War and Operation Enduring Freedom (Kosovo), as well as the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and the 2007 San Diego fires mobilizations, he is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School, the Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College, where he received a master of Strategic Studies degree.
He loves military history, red meat and the Second Amendment. His favorite caliber is .45.
Kurt was personally recruited by Andrew Breitbart in 2009 to write for Big Hollywood. He is often on the air as a news source, an on-screen commentator, and as a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs discussing political, military and legal issues, including Fox News, HLN, CNN (Well, maybe not anymore), the Hugh Hewitt Show, the Dennis Miller Show, Geraldo, the Greg Garrison Show, the John Phillips Show, the Tony Katz Radio Spectacular, PJTV's The Conversation, The Delivery with Jimmie Bise, Jr., the Snark Factor, and WMAL's Mornings on the Mall with Larry O'Connor, among others.
He appears weekly on the Cam and Company Show with his own brand of caring conservative cultural commentary.
His previous book "Conservative Insurgency: The Struggle to Take America Back 2009-2041" was released in 2014 from Post Tree Press
As a stand-up comic for several years, he has gathered a large and devoted following in the world of social media for his amusing and often biting conservative commentary. He is an active user of Twitter (@KurtSchlichter) with over 71,000 followers, which led to his #1 selling Amazon "Political Humor" ebooks "I Am a Conservative: Uncensored, Undiluted and Absolutely Un-PC," "I Am a Liberal: A Conservative's Guide to Dealing With Nature's Most Irritating Mistake," "Fetch My Latte: Sharing Feelings With Stupid People," and "50 Shades of Liberal."
Kurt is also a successful trial lawyer based in the Los Angeles area representing companies and individuals in matters ranging from routine business cases to confidential Hollywood and entertainment industry disputes and transactions. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which recognizes attorneys who have won verdicts in excess of $1 million, his litigation strategy and legal analysis articles regularly run in such legal publications such as the Los Angeles Daily Journal and California Lawyer.
Kurt is a 1994 graduate of Loyola Law School, where he was a law review editor. He majored in Communications and Political Science as an undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, where he also edited the conservative student paper California Review while writing a regular column in the student humor paper the Koala. He also drank a lot of Coors.
Kurt rose to the rank of Army infantry colonel on active duty and in the California Army National Guard. He wears the silver "jump wings" of a qualified paratrooper and commanded the elite 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment. A veteran of both the Persian Gulf War and Operation Enduring Freedom (Kosovo), as well as the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and the 2007 San Diego fires mobilizations, he is a graduate of the Army's Combined Arms Staff Service School, the Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College, where he received a master of Strategic Studies degree.
He loves military history, red meat and the Second Amendment. His favorite caliber is .45.
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August 13, 2025
This is a brilliant departure for Kurt Schlichter, co-written with his wife, Irina Moises. It is a noir fantasy novel set in pre-war 1940s Los Angeles. Private eyes Eddie Loud and Trixie Gamble are great main characters and a worthy homage to the hard-boiled novels of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. The fantasy element is provided by a cast of pagan gods and demigods, who are marvelous. The supporting cast also includes Commies, Nazis, the Mob and J. Edna Hoover’s corrupt FBI.
Trixie is a distant descendant of Cassandra and has inherited her gift of prophecy and curse, no one believes her. This provides the setup for many humorous passages referencing more current events. There are lots of Easter eggs and cameos by movie stars of the period.
The Author’s note says, “If enough of you enjoyed the adventures of Eddie Loud and Trixie Gamble, you will see them again”. I say (politely), “More, please!”, or (less politely), “Shut up and take my money!”. This is a delightful 5-star romp!
Trixie is a distant descendant of Cassandra and has inherited her gift of prophecy and curse, no one believes her. This provides the setup for many humorous passages referencing more current events. There are lots of Easter eggs and cameos by movie stars of the period.
The Author’s note says, “If enough of you enjoyed the adventures of Eddie Loud and Trixie Gamble, you will see them again”. I say (politely), “More, please!”, or (less politely), “Shut up and take my money!”. This is a delightful 5-star romp!
May 7, 2025
I think this noir-spoof fantasy tale worked just fine. The authors' sense of humor fit perfectly when injected into 40s-era LA reimagined as one with living demigods and werewolves.
They enjoy exploring the back story about all those demigods—the Greek ones like Apollo and their many offspring, all these centuries later, with varying degrees of power.
And what those powers are and what that means for humanity, and why they haven't taken over completely. And how this all works in a world where people believe in the one true God.
Eddie Loud is LA's go-to private eye on matters involving demigods, since he formerly worked for the LAPD's God Squad and knows the ropes. He's hired to find a missing one, one of Apollo's sons. A couple of others have gone missing.
Meanwhile World War II is about to break out and Los Angeles is crawling with Nazis and Communists who seem to be involved.
Loud joins forces with sexy PI Trixie Gamble, who's working the same case from another angle.
Although he wonders, he never does quite figure out exactly where she keeps her .25 when dressed and scorching hot in a skimpy ball gown. (Most likely a holster hung from her bra or one strapped to her thigh.)
The authors work in all the expected private-eye references—our PIs crossing paths with local cops, annoying FBI agents, breakfast being a cigarette and cup of coffee—and manage a lot of wink-wink references to "Casablanca" and other contemporary films. There are plenty of cameos by the era's movie stars.
Gamble is particularly entertaining as, descended from Cassandra, she prone to flashes of future vision she doesn't understand and that no one else believes. She suddenly uses slang expressions that won't be born for another 50 years, or envision that actor Ronald Reagan will one day be president and win the Cold War.
Hahahaha!
They enjoy exploring the back story about all those demigods—the Greek ones like Apollo and their many offspring, all these centuries later, with varying degrees of power.
And what those powers are and what that means for humanity, and why they haven't taken over completely. And how this all works in a world where people believe in the one true God.
Eddie Loud is LA's go-to private eye on matters involving demigods, since he formerly worked for the LAPD's God Squad and knows the ropes. He's hired to find a missing one, one of Apollo's sons. A couple of others have gone missing.
Meanwhile World War II is about to break out and Los Angeles is crawling with Nazis and Communists who seem to be involved.
Loud joins forces with sexy PI Trixie Gamble, who's working the same case from another angle.
Although he wonders, he never does quite figure out exactly where she keeps her .25 when dressed and scorching hot in a skimpy ball gown. (Most likely a holster hung from her bra or one strapped to her thigh.)
The authors work in all the expected private-eye references—our PIs crossing paths with local cops, annoying FBI agents, breakfast being a cigarette and cup of coffee—and manage a lot of wink-wink references to "Casablanca" and other contemporary films. There are plenty of cameos by the era's movie stars.
Gamble is particularly entertaining as, descended from Cassandra, she prone to flashes of future vision she doesn't understand and that no one else believes. She suddenly uses slang expressions that won't be born for another 50 years, or envision that actor Ronald Reagan will one day be president and win the Cold War.
Hahahaha!
June 23, 2025
2.75.
I try to seperate real world politics and the stories they tell. I really do. And this set up seems great, late 1930s Los Angeles with a more-than-heaping dump of Greek Demigods, magic, lycanthropes, prophecy and ballistics.
But the good doesn't outweigh the colorings of this book. In the intro, he literally says " I write about *(current president)* becuase its funny". And the afterword is a great example of " Well, if you didn't like it, that's your problem".
The gift of prophecy, explained so well, rapidly turned into a series of in jokes. " Oh, haha, the name JD Vance." or " Oh haha, drag queens!" like J. Edgar Hoover!
No mere speculation, within three pages the narrator is presenting the often repeated claim of Hoover cross dressing as a fact and hahaha isnt that so funny? The frequent asides just serve to illustrate how cool the author is and if you don't get it well you're the one having issues.
The details also get in the way. It's not just a submachine gun. Its a Pph 34/38 firing 7.62×25 mm Tokarev bullets that will penetrate most anything our heroes can take cover behind.
While I hate communists and Nat Sees as much of the next guy, the book develops into just smearing and lambasting the. The only good Red is a dead read is the subtlest of many very not subtle takes on this book.
It filled the time. It presented an interesting sandbox to play in. That's really about it
I try to seperate real world politics and the stories they tell. I really do. And this set up seems great, late 1930s Los Angeles with a more-than-heaping dump of Greek Demigods, magic, lycanthropes, prophecy and ballistics.
But the good doesn't outweigh the colorings of this book. In the intro, he literally says " I write about *(current president)* becuase its funny". And the afterword is a great example of " Well, if you didn't like it, that's your problem".
The gift of prophecy, explained so well, rapidly turned into a series of in jokes. " Oh, haha, the name JD Vance." or " Oh haha, drag queens!" like J. Edgar Hoover!
No mere speculation, within three pages the narrator is presenting the often repeated claim of Hoover cross dressing as a fact and hahaha isnt that so funny? The frequent asides just serve to illustrate how cool the author is and if you don't get it well you're the one having issues.
The details also get in the way. It's not just a submachine gun. Its a Pph 34/38 firing 7.62×25 mm Tokarev bullets that will penetrate most anything our heroes can take cover behind.
While I hate communists and Nat Sees as much of the next guy, the book develops into just smearing and lambasting the. The only good Red is a dead read is the subtlest of many very not subtle takes on this book.
It filled the time. It presented an interesting sandbox to play in. That's really about it
May 1, 2025
Fun and very clever story. My review:
The two years between September 1939 and December 1941 was a moment in time during which the US was still at peace, while much of the rest of the world was engulfed in war. In May 1941 Pete Seeger's Alamanac Singers issued its debut album, "Songs for John Doe". This emphatically opposed US involvement in the war since, after all, the USSR and Hitler were allies. Involving yourself with Nazis or communists or, especially, both, was then, as now, a fool's game. Within two months Hitler had turned on Stalin and The Almanac Singers pulled the album. Uncle Joe now needed American help.
Into this world, stuck between the Nazis and the Commies and, for good measure, the Mob and the FBI, Kurt Schlichter and Irina Moises insert hard-boiled private eye Eddie Loud and his beautiful colleague Trixie Gamble. And the Olympian demi-god Apollo along with other magical mythical characters. One of Apollo's innumerable offspring -- half human, but still immortal -- has been kidnapped. Eddie Loud is engaged by a mysterious woman to find out who has him ... but not to rescue him.
Lost Angeles is accustomed to the supernatural, even weary with it. It brought somewhat to mind Robert A Heinlein's short story "Magic, Inc". Published in 1940, Heinlein was a resident at the time of Los Angeles, not far north of the Sunset Strip.
Heinlein's story has magic as an industrial commodity. Schlichter and Moises have it solely the preserve of these supernatural beings. They deal neatly with the problems that such a story could involve. Why wouldn't these immensely powerful demi-gods simply install themselves as dictators in the mortal world? Why, indeed, isn't the world entirely overrun by their offspring? I hate it when logical holes are left in stories. There are none here.
Instead, there's lots of forward movement in the story, lots and lots of action, much involving silver bullets and lovingly described firearms.
I haven't read the fiction of Raymond Chandler and the like, but I've enjoyed quite a few of the noir films of the late 1950s and early 50s, and it seemed to me that Lost Angeles captured the tone and style nicely. But it is now 2025, and there are call-forwards throughout the book. Miss Gamble was a descendent of Cassandra, and is frequently puzzled by visions of our times, most of which appear to her and Eddie as utter lunacy. Not surprisingly.
The good cop character has a name that will sound familiar, the origin of "Trust but verify" is disclosed, and there are lots of fun lines. The mystery woman's dress was tight, "but with all the deniability required of a proper woman." After the demise of one assailant, Trixie remarked, "Now, we'll never get to hear his origin story."
Truly, Lost Angeles is a fun read, and a fairly quick one. Maybe four or five hours for me. I read it on Kindle.
The two years between September 1939 and December 1941 was a moment in time during which the US was still at peace, while much of the rest of the world was engulfed in war. In May 1941 Pete Seeger's Alamanac Singers issued its debut album, "Songs for John Doe". This emphatically opposed US involvement in the war since, after all, the USSR and Hitler were allies. Involving yourself with Nazis or communists or, especially, both, was then, as now, a fool's game. Within two months Hitler had turned on Stalin and The Almanac Singers pulled the album. Uncle Joe now needed American help.
Into this world, stuck between the Nazis and the Commies and, for good measure, the Mob and the FBI, Kurt Schlichter and Irina Moises insert hard-boiled private eye Eddie Loud and his beautiful colleague Trixie Gamble. And the Olympian demi-god Apollo along with other magical mythical characters. One of Apollo's innumerable offspring -- half human, but still immortal -- has been kidnapped. Eddie Loud is engaged by a mysterious woman to find out who has him ... but not to rescue him.
Lost Angeles is accustomed to the supernatural, even weary with it. It brought somewhat to mind Robert A Heinlein's short story "Magic, Inc". Published in 1940, Heinlein was a resident at the time of Los Angeles, not far north of the Sunset Strip.
Heinlein's story has magic as an industrial commodity. Schlichter and Moises have it solely the preserve of these supernatural beings. They deal neatly with the problems that such a story could involve. Why wouldn't these immensely powerful demi-gods simply install themselves as dictators in the mortal world? Why, indeed, isn't the world entirely overrun by their offspring? I hate it when logical holes are left in stories. There are none here.
Instead, there's lots of forward movement in the story, lots and lots of action, much involving silver bullets and lovingly described firearms.
I haven't read the fiction of Raymond Chandler and the like, but I've enjoyed quite a few of the noir films of the late 1950s and early 50s, and it seemed to me that Lost Angeles captured the tone and style nicely. But it is now 2025, and there are call-forwards throughout the book. Miss Gamble was a descendent of Cassandra, and is frequently puzzled by visions of our times, most of which appear to her and Eddie as utter lunacy. Not surprisingly.
The good cop character has a name that will sound familiar, the origin of "Trust but verify" is disclosed, and there are lots of fun lines. The mystery woman's dress was tight, "but with all the deniability required of a proper woman." After the demise of one assailant, Trixie remarked, "Now, we'll never get to hear his origin story."
Truly, Lost Angeles is a fun read, and a fairly quick one. Maybe four or five hours for me. I read it on Kindle.
July 29, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel from the writing duo Kurt Schlichter and Irina Moises. By setting the story in pre–World War II Hollywood, the authors tap into a richly layered historical period, allowing for an engaging interplay between geopolitical tensions—particularly involving Germans and Russians—and the glamour of the American film industry. The inclusion of period-specific celebrity cameos adds a playful and immersive touch that enhances the atmosphere.
What truly distinguishes this novel from conventional crime thrillers is its mythological twist: the inclusion of demigods introduces a supernatural dimension that blends surprisingly well with the noir tone. The narrative's humor, primarily driven by a sharp and perceptive female protagonist who glimpses fragments of the future, adds both levity and originality. It’s a highly inventive premise, executed with style.
Overall, the book is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. I’m eager to see where this series goes next.
What truly distinguishes this novel from conventional crime thrillers is its mythological twist: the inclusion of demigods introduces a supernatural dimension that blends surprisingly well with the noir tone. The narrative's humor, primarily driven by a sharp and perceptive female protagonist who glimpses fragments of the future, adds both levity and originality. It’s a highly inventive premise, executed with style.
Overall, the book is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. I’m eager to see where this series goes next.
July 7, 2025
A Whole ‘Nother Genre
What do you call a hard boiled private eye story set in something between an alt history and fantasy environment? Whatever you want to call that, that is what this is. It’s reminiscent of the Grimm TV series from about 10 years ago.
Being mentally chucked into a unique conceptual space while following plot twists and turns, Kurt and Irina provide the reader with just enough context to make sense of what’s going on.
I don’t know where they would go with a sequel. They burned a lot of bridges with this yarn. If they try it I’ll be interested in reading it.
What do you call a hard boiled private eye story set in something between an alt history and fantasy environment? Whatever you want to call that, that is what this is. It’s reminiscent of the Grimm TV series from about 10 years ago.
Being mentally chucked into a unique conceptual space while following plot twists and turns, Kurt and Irina provide the reader with just enough context to make sense of what’s going on.
I don’t know where they would go with a sequel. They burned a lot of bridges with this yarn. If they try it I’ll be interested in reading it.
June 10, 2025
Wow, just Wow!!
Ok, I didn't think Kurt could top The Attack. He did. The book is a love letter to Mickey Spillaine, Sam Spade, and every other hardboiled gumshoe in the LA of the 1940s.
The fantasy elements are well incorporated, but the book really shines with all the historical cameos and "in jokes". It's also a love letter to the Tinseltown of old.
There's a few anachronisms here and there, but as Kurt says, "it's not that kind of book." All in all, it's a fun read and I look forward to more in the series.
Ok, I didn't think Kurt could top The Attack. He did. The book is a love letter to Mickey Spillaine, Sam Spade, and every other hardboiled gumshoe in the LA of the 1940s.
The fantasy elements are well incorporated, but the book really shines with all the historical cameos and "in jokes". It's also a love letter to the Tinseltown of old.
There's a few anachronisms here and there, but as Kurt says, "it's not that kind of book." All in all, it's a fun read and I look forward to more in the series.
August 17, 2025
I Think This Is The Beginning Of A Beautiful New Series!
Colonel Schlichter and Irina Moises have teamed up to create a rousing and thoroughly enjoyable new book series populated by a pair of indefatigable private eyes, demigods, the Mob, vampires, werewolves, movie stars, and bungling Feds. What more could a devoted Schleicher reader ask for? I hope this series continues for many, many more adventures!
Colonel Schlichter and Irina Moises have teamed up to create a rousing and thoroughly enjoyable new book series populated by a pair of indefatigable private eyes, demigods, the Mob, vampires, werewolves, movie stars, and bungling Feds. What more could a devoted Schleicher reader ask for? I hope this series continues for many, many more adventures!
June 24, 2025
Fantastic!!
I love Kurt's books, and now I love Kurt's and Irina's book! This was an action-packed, fun read. The combination of another era and fantasy was a great mix. The Easter eggs added a funny component that made me laugh our loud.
PLEASE write the next novel in the series, Kurt and Irina. SOON!!
I love Kurt's books, and now I love Kurt's and Irina's book! This was an action-packed, fun read. The combination of another era and fantasy was a great mix. The Easter eggs added a funny component that made me laugh our loud.
PLEASE write the next novel in the series, Kurt and Irina. SOON!!
April 26, 2025
A Duesie of a noir tale with a twist!
The fast paced action and sly wit of an excellent homage to classic hardboiled noir detective fiction made an excellent reading experience. More!!!
The fast paced action and sly wit of an excellent homage to classic hardboiled noir detective fiction made an excellent reading experience. More!!!
April 28, 2025
An absolute blast. A great mix of Cinéma Noire, Guardians of the Galaxy, and mockery of modern wokeism. And it’s fun when the nazis and the commies and the mobsters get blown away. I think I’ll read it again to enjoy what I missed!
April 29, 2025
Really fun fantasy novel.
This latest novel from Kurt Schleicher doesn't disappoint. Good character development and a great plot. He's created an alternate history that is interesting and engaging.
This latest novel from Kurt Schleicher doesn't disappoint. Good character development and a great plot. He's created an alternate history that is interesting and engaging.
May 2, 2025
Great Book
This is a great book and a different read from Schlichter and a fantasy look taking place during the 1930's involving pagan gods and a gum shoe detective. The Colonel shows his humorous side
This is a great book and a different read from Schlichter and a fantasy look taking place during the 1930's involving pagan gods and a gum shoe detective. The Colonel shows his humorous side
May 15, 2025
different but fun
Fun story with a conservative baseline. Love the two main characters Loud and Gamble. They played off and with each other so well that at the end of the story you want more of them. Hoping for a series to evolve!
Fun story with a conservative baseline. Love the two main characters Loud and Gamble. They played off and with each other so well that at the end of the story you want more of them. Hoping for a series to evolve!
May 17, 2025
Lost Angeles-a great book hopefully heralding a new series!
Written like a 40's hard boiled detective novel but with a big twist. There be vampires and Greek gods here! Very amusing and I'm hoping for more.
Written like a 40's hard boiled detective novel but with a big twist. There be vampires and Greek gods here! Very amusing and I'm hoping for more.
August 7, 2025
typical Schlichter…brilliant and imaginative…amusing re the predictive touches
An amusing read filled with fantasy of Greek mythology but also the reality of Whatshoppen now, viewed as a prediction
An amusing read filled with fantasy of Greek mythology but also the reality of Whatshoppen now, viewed as a prediction
April 28, 2025
Superb page turning fun!
Thank you,Kurt and Irina…Superb page turning fun! With the best surprise kept for the credits with sincere hope of more to come
Thank you,Kurt and Irina…Superb page turning fun! With the best surprise kept for the credits with sincere hope of more to come
May 4, 2025
This is an entertaining read.
May 6, 2025
Fun Read
Great noir tale with all the trimmings - tough PI working with a smart knockout female partner, Tommy guns, booze, hot cars, and immortals.
Great noir tale with all the trimmings - tough PI working with a smart knockout female partner, Tommy guns, booze, hot cars, and immortals.
May 10, 2025
A different sort of silly fun.
Fast read with lots of Easter eggs and historical references. The cars selected were interesting as well. Another in the series would be great.
Fast read with lots of Easter eggs and historical references. The cars selected were interesting as well. Another in the series would be great.
May 13, 2025
A well written, fun story
Really enjoyed this one. A fun, clever read. Highly recommended. Irina brings out the best in you, Kurt. Don’t mess it up. :)
Really enjoyed this one. A fun, clever read. Highly recommended. Irina brings out the best in you, Kurt. Don’t mess it up. :)
June 18, 2025
A fun read. Sorta fantasy light.
Accessible fantasy without having to learn Elven. Although trading a 1911 in God’s caliber for a .38 is sus. John Browning was a demigod too.
Accessible fantasy without having to learn Elven. Although trading a 1911 in God’s caliber for a .38 is sus. John Browning was a demigod too.
July 22, 2025
Funniest book ever
I really enjoyed this. Especially Trixies predictions that no one listens to & Eddies act first/think later action. Easter eggs were great.
I really enjoyed this. Especially Trixies predictions that no one listens to & Eddies act first/think later action. Easter eggs were great.
September 28, 2025
Chinatown meets Clash of the Titans. Private eyes, demigods, Nazis, commies, satyrs, centaurs, the Mob, LAPD, the Feds, vampires, werewolves, fedoras, and a lot of bullet holes. What’s not to love?
November 13, 2025
Great Funny Book!
Easy light hearted read with a ton of humorous Easter eggs. I really enjoyed it. Reminded me of Glen Cook's Garrett PI series.
Easy light hearted read with a ton of humorous Easter eggs. I really enjoyed it. Reminded me of Glen Cook's Garrett PI series.
July 8, 2025
Guilty pleasure
What a absolutely beautiful scape from reality treasure. Full of nonsense but a fun read. Great for a vacation or day at the beach read. Kind of like sitting down to watch an old movie with a big bowl of popcorn and just while away the time enjoying the action, fantasy and old fashioned testosterone fest.
What a absolutely beautiful scape from reality treasure. Full of nonsense but a fun read. Great for a vacation or day at the beach read. Kind of like sitting down to watch an old movie with a big bowl of popcorn and just while away the time enjoying the action, fantasy and old fashioned testosterone fest.
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