Old Wounds and New — Darrell James

In this superb collection James offers-up his best yet, as he reconnects with his most intriguing characters from his many short stories and novels. Frank Falconet from the novel Nazareth Child and Purgatory Key returns in a dark, psychological suspense leaving Frank with uncertainties about his past and future. Fremont and Lougie conjure yet another grand scheme for getting rich off of other people's money. And Little Earl and his blind dog Melon face their most dangerous quest to date in Dead To Right, a novella that takes them once again into the mean streets of L.A., this time to find out what happened to the homeless old Vietnam Vet, Seefus, where money is the motive for murder, and justice depends on the loyalty of an aged old hound named Riddles. With unique characterization, brilliant dialogue, and intense plotting, James raises the art of avarice to a whole new level.