The lost world of film noir by eddie muller alibris. San francisco sportswriter billy nichols is at the top of his game when, in a regrettable splitsecond decision, he intervenes to protect a boxer who has just killed his managerhurtling him into a conspiracy that could well end his career as a reporter, and perhaps end his life. Limited time savings on classic cinema from universal click for info. It is a depiction of criminal life, and it is told from the viewpoint of the criminal. A crime novel introducing billy nichols 0743214439 book cover. I let you go, the former police officers new book, sees off shortlisted authors including jk rowling and mark billingham.
This category is for stub articles relating to crime novels first published between 1980 and 1989. Billy nichols is a sports reporter who covers the boxing beat a job the authors father used to hold so the story is as much an homage to the man as to the city muller. Eddie muller is a second generation san franciscan, product of a lousy public school education, a couple of crazy years in art school, and too much time in newspaper offices and sporting arenas. The posters and graphics from the classic era of film noir by eddie muller 20140805 jan 1, 1761. Boxing throughout the city, he is the west coasts answer to damon runyon an insiders insider who plucks and polishes his pearllike stories from the nonstop hustle of the citys nightclubs. Buy the distance by eddie muller, leonard gardner introduction by online at alibris.
Oakland noir akashic noir by thompson, jerry, muller, eddie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The distance a crime novel introducing billy nichols. In his first crime novel, muller gives an authentic if depressing view of san franciscos downtrodden neighborhoods in the late 40s, when boxing was the way to fame and fortune. A crime novel introducing billy nichols by muller, eddie. Fcw provides federal technology executives with the information, ideas, and strategies necessary to successfully navigate the complex world of federal business.
A novel by eddie muller its 1948, an era when newspapermen were stars and san francisco sportswriter billy nichols is no exception. Eddie mullers the distance is a wonderfully atmospheric noir tale of murder and passion set in colorful, corrupt, postwar san francisco. Check the winners of barry award for best first novel presented under barry award since 1997. San francisco boxing columnist billy nichols figured hed covered all the angles and pinned the blame where it belonged for the pair of killings that lay at the racing heart of eddie muller s first noirish crime novel, the distance. A crime novel introducing billy nichols signed copy by muller, eddie. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Billy nichols is a sports reporter who covers the boxing beat a job the authors father used to hold so the story is as much an homage to the man as to the city muller knows and loves so well. Clare mackintosh takes crime novel of the year award books. The lost world of film noir by eddie muller online at alibris.
The winners of barry award for best first novel are tom rob smith 2009, tana french 2008, louise penny 2007 and more. Contains an introduction by leonard gardner, an author commentary, and a collection of neverbeforepublished deleted scenes from early drafts of the manuscript. The posters and graphics from the classic era of film noir by eddie muller. The regional boxing scene is on its last legs, about to be done in by television and its national coverage. San francisco sportswriter billy nichols is at the top of his game when, in a regrettable splitsecond decision. Billy nichols returned in the 2003 novel shadow boxer. The major element that most clearly distinguishes the crime novel from the rest of mystery fiction is that there is, in fact, no mystery.
Pungent, poignant, wonderfully atmospherican absolute knockout of a first novel. Late one night billy nichols gets a call from boxer hank escanlante. Boxing throughout the city, he is the west coasts answer to damon runyon an insiders insider who plucks and polishes his pearllike stories from the nonstop hustle of the citys nightclubs, gambling dens, and ringside seats. Discount prices on books by eddie muller, including titles like murderers row. Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, mystery novel, and police novel. Eddie mullers the distance is an ode to postwar san francisco. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free. A crime novel introducing billy nichols signed 1st printing. A crime novel introducing billy nichols and shadow boxer. A crime novel introducing billy nichols book online at best prices in india on. The distance a crime novel introducing billy nichols by. The narrator is involved in a crime but he doesnt solve it. Crime by the book is the result of one girls ongoing exploration of crime fiction from around the world, by the book.
A crime novel introducing billy nichols by eddie muller and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by eddie muller, including san francisco noir, and. Eddie muller is an american writer based in san francisco. Its 1948, an era when newspapermen were stars and san francisco sp. A crime novel introducing billy nichols has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This is muller s fictional debut introducing billy nichols, a 1940s sportswriter known as mr. A billy nichols novel billy nichols crime novels by eddie muller isbn. No matter what bookstore you enter, youll find a crime section. With so many novels written in the crime genre, it can feel like an easy one to write in, but as with anything else, it only looks easy when its done well. The crisp prose and kneejerk nostalgia carry the narrative along. Eddie muller books list of books by author eddie muller thriftbooks. A crime novel introducing billy nichols by eddie muller accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. Im willing to give it a chance if the series have a tiny bit of romance. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. Now, in shadow boxer, billy is back on the beat for the san francisco inquirer. Buy the distance billy nichols crime novels reprint by eddie muller, leonard gardner isbn. May 11, 2018 today, id like to discuss the crime novel, which has become increasingly popular in recent years. Luckily, those who do it well have shared their thoughts on what makes a good crime novel. How to write a crime novel worth reading standout books.
Its 1948, an era when newspapermen were stars and san francisco sportswriter billy nichols is no exception. Barry award for best first novel barry award winners. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. In his celebrated debut novel, the distance, author eddie muller created a world of gritty authenticity booklist, plunging readers into the atmospheric and electrifying boxing culture of the 1940s, as seen through the eyes of morally complex and charismatic boxing columnist billy nichols. It could be crime or thriller or mystery, it doesnt matter. In his first crime novel, muller gives an authentic if depressing view of san franciscos. A crime novel introducing billy nichols hardcover january 1, 2002 by eddie muller author. Peter swansons latest release is your next mustread. Billy nichols, sportswriter for hearsts inquirer aka mr. No college, but hes compensated by always hanging around smarter people, an effortless feat typically accomplished in bars. Eight perfect murders, which released earlier this month, is a mystery novel built for fans of mystery novels.
The distance, a billy nichols novel the finest slice of noir in twenty years. Click to read more about the distance by eddie muller. Its 1948 in san francisco, and billy nichols, boxing columnist for the inquirer, is once again in trouble up to his eyeglasses in this fastpaced, funny crime novel. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Heavyweight boxer hack escalante has killed his manager, and for reasons billy doesnt fully understand, he makes a spurofthemoment decision to protect the prizefighter. What a book it is the book was the winner best first novel in 2002 from the private eye writers of america if you like film noir movies you will love this book. The distance by eddie muller, leonard gardner introduction. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
Shop the latest titles by eddie muller at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st. A crime novel introducing billy nichols by eddie muller online at alibris. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A crime novel introducing billy nichols muller, eddie on. I found it interesting that the character of billy nichols is patterned after eddie muller s father, eddie sr, who was a boxing columnist for the san francisco examiner. It combines the very essence of the classic noir movies and a riveting narrative. Pungent, poignant, wonderfully atmospheric an absolute knockout of a first novel. But the most important thing that im looking for is no romance if possible, of course. Hacks downhearted frail of a wife lies as expertly as she makes love. The billy nichols book series by eddie muller includes books the distance. Buy distance, the by eddie muller from amazons fiction books store. Mister boxe fayard noir by eddie muller and a great selection of related books. San francisco boxing columnist billy nichols figured hed covered all the angles and pinned the blame where it belonged for the pair of killings that lay at the.
Condition black spine blue boardsdj not price clipped 25. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Muller based the character of billy nichols in his period crime novel the distance after his father. Billy nichols is right where he wants to be, until he stumbles onto a shocking crime scene.
Billy nichols, the narrator of the distance, writes a daily boxing column for the san francisco inquirer circa 1948. Eddie muller s the distance is a wonderfully atmospheric noir tale of murder and passion set in colorful, corrupt, postwar san francisco. A crime novel introducing billy nichols by eddie muller signed hcd. In fact, his goal is to find a way to get away with it. These terms all describe narratives that centre on criminal acts and especially on the investigation, either by an amateur or a professional detective, of a serious crime, generally a murder.
Eddie muller s the distance is an ode to postwar san francisco. Muller s hero is billy nichols, a san francisco sportswriter who is known as mr. Note that the san francisco of the late 40s was much closer in time and ambiance to the period of the great 1906 earthquake and fire than to the glistening city on a hill tourist mecca for yuppies and transgendered folk it has become today. See the complete billy nichols series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Eddie muller books list of books by author eddie muller. It was marketed as a detective fiction, even won several awards in this category, but there is no detective in the novel.
Shadow boxer, a billy nichols novel by eddie muller eddie muller is a very skillful writer and so good at descriptions that, within a few sentences, the characters come. A crime novel introducing billy nichols by eddie muller. To add an article to this category, use 1980s crime novel stub instead of. Wagner 1989 1st edition 1st print hardcover with jacket. The distance a crime novel introducing billy nichols by eddie. Jul 21, 2016 clare mackintosh takes crime novel of the year award. I wanted to see if eddie muller had written any novels.
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