Thursday, July 8, 2021

THE VERONICA DEAN CASE - Hillary Waugh











This is a contemporary thriller (early 80's) written in a Sam Spade hard boiled style rather than Waugh's normal police procedural style.  

I would classify this as a parody of Hammett's writing but lacking the depth.

The story is very silly, the PI Simon Kaye gets involved in the hunt for a treasure map with lots of violence.  

I'd buy more with this character solely because Waugh is fairly difficult to find. Don't go out of your way to read this.









 

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