"Wild Wives" by Charles Willeford is an exhilarating crime novel that plunges readers into a sinister world of femme fatales, violence, and deceit. The story centers around Jake Blake, a businessperson from Florida, who becomes ensnared in a web of seduction and manipulation by the captivating Catherine. As their relationship...
"The Burnt Orange Heresy" by Charles Willeford is an enthralling novel that dives deep into the deceptive world of art. Set in the 1970s, the story follows Jacques Debierue, a struggling art critic whose life becomes entangled in a web of lies and manipulation. When Jacques encounters the mysterious artist...
"Pick-Up" by Charles Willeford is a captivating and gritty novel that takes readers on a journey through the dark underbelly of 1950s Miami. The story revolves around Harry Jordan, a downtrodden drifter whose life takes a dangerous turn when he stumbles upon a dead body and a bag of money....
"Cockfighter" by Charles Willeford is a powerful and gritty exploration of the underground world of illegal cockfighting. The novel follows the protagonist Frank Mansfield, a skilled and dedicated cockfighter, as he strives to become the best in the brutal and dangerous circuit. Willeford's writing style is direct and brutally honest,...
Charles Willeford's novel, The Burnt Orange Heresy, is a captivating and suspenseful exploration of the art world and the extraordinary lengths individuals will go to possess it. The book follows the protagonist, James Figueras, an art critic who becomes enmeshed in a perilous plot involving a reclusive painter named Debney....
"The Black Mass of Brother Springer" by Charles Willeford is an enthralling and thought-provoking crime novel that immerses readers in the troubled mind of its eccentric protagonist, Daniel Springer. The story unfolds in 1960s Miami, where a string of gruesome murders takes place, along with the gradual unraveling of Springer's...
"The Shark-Infested Custard" by Charles Willeford is a captivating and humorous children's book that tells the story of Roger, a 10-year-old boy who faces his fear of swimming in the ocean. Set in Miami Beach, the book follows Roger's misadventures during his summer vacation. Roger has always been afraid of...
"Wild Wives" by Charles Willeford is a mesmerizing and intense noir novel that takes place in 1950s Florida. The story revolves around Jake Blake, a former reporter turned private investigator, who becomes entangled in a web of risky and morally ambiguous situations. As the narrative unfolds, Jake finds himself immersed...
"The Machine in Ward Eleven" is a truly captivating and haunting novel penned by Charles Wyllys Elliott that takes place within the confines of a mental asylum. The protagonist, Joe Dobson, provides us with a first-hand account of life in Ward Eleven as he navigates his own struggles with reality,...