Thuglit 8 is the latest
installment of the series and another hard hitting anthology of eight stories
that portray life on the edges of society. If you want to feel good about
humanity you should look elsewhere for your reading material. Or, read Thuglit
8 after donning a pair of rose tinted glasses and loading your favorite
shotgun.
After a brief intro by Todd
Robinson, the stories begin with “McFerrin and Black” by Buster Willoughby. Working
at the retirement home is a hard job, but it has its perks. Like when sometimes
one of the old folks lets slip some information about riches to be found.
A wrestler is looking for a
payday and a way out in “The Rightful King of Wrestling” By Chad Dundas. He
might have of found both if he takes that gig south of the border.
The work of Patti Abbott is
always a treat and this issue is not exception. In “The Higher The Heels” Cara
Willis is a realtor who knows how to move real estate. Her personal track
record with men isn't so good, but maybe Joey Rinaldi will surprise her in good
ways.
A day in the life of a teen
selling crack in North Charleston, South Carolina during the summer of 2012 is
found in “Cocaine Starlight” by Isaac Kirkman. The crack selling is just part
of it in this tale packed with details and backstory.
Sure, Edmond ran her down
with his car and busted her up a bit. Something similar has happened before so
what are a few more scars in “Three Days Ahead.” by Caleb J. Ross. He may have
run her down, but he also is hanging out at the hospital and spending time with
her. Can't say that about her family. He also has a plan for the future and she
can be a major part of it.
His girlfriend, Tammy, told
Russell where to go past the old Shiloh cemetery so that he could score for
them. As long as he plays it cool with the dealers in “Nothing to Lose” by
David A. Summers everything should be fine.
It is the late 30's and
movie serials are all the rage. Working as an extra is good in “Extras” by Mark
Pruett, but the side job is where he makes the money. He identifies problems
for people and, for the right price, quietly removes them. Eddie Ross has had
all weekend to make a decision and now it is time to close the deal.
Christmas Eve is not a happy
evening for Max in “Not Even A Mouse” by Nolan Knight. A guy with the name of “Jello”
is not doing any better. Max and Jello are on a collision course even if they
don't know it just yet in the story that is the final one in the book.
Author bios bring the book
to a close.
The latest in the series, Thuglit
8, is another solidly good one. The tales are dark, for the most part,
and feature people on the edge doing the best they can to cope with reality in
their own ways. Some ways work, at least for a moment in time, while other ones
don’t.
Thuglit 8
Edited by Todd Robinson
October 30, 2013
ASIN: B00GCRQXGA
E-Book (also available in paperback)
125 Pages
$0.99
Material was recently purchased
for my use in an objective review.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2013
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