Home Is the Sailor

from hredwards

Awesome. Great noir!!

from Jonathan_M

I've gone on record with my general distaste for noir (as distinct from hardboiled detective stories), but there are exceptions to every rule and a well-written novel is a well-written novel. Day Keene knew his craft, and Home Is the Sailor will hook you even if noir is not your cup of tea. Merch...

from Stahl-Ricco

“Roaring drunk, filthy, elemental?” Yes, to all three. And to those, add deadly. Swede Nelson, after years at sea, runs into Corliss Mason. Hard. “God almighty. What if I had to kill a man every time I wanted to really arouse her?” This is a decent story, but it has that ol' plotline that I ju...

from DaveWilde

Home Is The Sailor is a 1952 book that has more recently been republished by Hard Case Crime. From page one, it is an emotionally powerful book that moves along with breakneck speed. Not all the scenes take place at night, but it sure feels as if the sky was dark and brooding on every page of thi...

from DaveWilde

Home Is The Sailor is a 1952 book that has more recently been republished by Hard Case Crime. From page one, it is an emotionally powerful book that moves along with breakneck speed. Not all the scenes take place at night, but it sure feels as if the sky was dark and brooding on every page of thi...