Philip Race

Pulp fiction doesn't get any better than this. This is an absolutely
terrific novel featuring gambling, sexy dames, syndicates, murder, and
small-town paranoia. Every single page of this book is filled with pulpy
goodness from the descriptions of the fog-shrouded coast to the
blonde bombshell whose every feature is mesmerizing.

Johnny Berlin is a craps dealer who thought it'd be better if he put
some distance between Las Vegas and himself. Ending up lost at night
in a foggy Northern California/Sourhern Oregon logging town, Johnny
suddenly finds himself at the center of a bloody battle between rival
gambling houses and syndicate bosses from the big city. As the bodies
pile up and the innocents are slaughtered, Johnny ignores his own
advice and gets involved.

But, for me, what really makes this novel great are the pulpy phrases
and emotional turmoil. Race is one of those authors who is good you
wonder why there isn't more of his work available.… (altro)