Thuglit: Issue 4 of the
anthology magazine features eight stories from eight talented authors. Edited
by Todd Robinson, aka Big Daddy Thug, these tales lean toward the noir side of
things. These are stories where the reason why something happens is just as
important as the act itself.
Crystal went all
the way up to the bedroom in the small attic looking for the guest of honor. In
“Through the Perilous Night” by Anton Sim she finds him watching TV, drinking,
and clearly not in the mood for company for a very good reason.
Herb has had enough
of everything in “Going in Style” by Eric Beetner. While he snapped during a
game of gin rummy, the bigger issue is the retirement of home and everything it
stands for in the twilight of their lives. He has a plan and wants Charles to
go with him. But, Charles isn't the only one that heard the plan and wants in.
“Bet It All On
Black” by Christopher L. Irvin opens with a murder accomplished by drowning the
victim. The plan for afterwards is just part of this tale from the Vegas Strip.
Joe is the young
new guy who is supposed to drive the in from out of town contract killers
around. That and whatever else needs doing in “Brass” by Roger Hobbs.
Despite taking
all the precautions she could, Diana, is a bit worried about things in “Under
The Bus” by Albert Tucker. Diana Andrews has been in the business for a while
now and isn't going to willingly be part of an elaborate political and legal
mess if she can help it.
Two old school
killers decide it is time to settle things in “Gallows Point” by Sam Wiebe. The
Old Man and the Bastard have a long and complicated history so the final battle
will be epic.
Patti Abbott is
next with her increasingly dark tale “Allure Furs.” Iris needed a job for
spending money that would help out at home. Employment has its rewards and its
dangers like any job does, but this job is not run of the mill.
For Rex speeding
down the open road is something he must do. The reasons why are complicated in
“Of Being Darker Than Light” by Garrett Crowe.
These eight
stories are followed by a short section of author bios, the editor bio, and
suggestions of other books from various publishers. These eight noir stories in
Thuglit: Issue 4 are all very good and feature rich characters dealing with
people and events the best they can do. What some would consider in moral or
illegal is fairly normal for these characters. Characters that are looking to
survive despite the hand they have been dealt.
Material was picked up during the editor’s recent free read promotion.
Kevin R. Tipple
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3 comments:
It was a good magazine. I definitely remember Patti's story from this issue.
Kevin, I purchased a copy of this issue today, and will read the stories. And probably go back and buy more of them.
It was, Todd.
Cool, TracyK. I read and reviewed a bunch of issues here. There are quite a few more I have and never read.
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