Hard Cash Valley (Hardcover)

from Twink

Brian's Panowich's novel, Hard Cash Valley, has just been released in trade format. Described as one of 2020's ten best crime novels by The New York Time Book Review, I knew it was one I wanted to read. The book opens with a bang - and a murder that leaves the reader wanting more - who, why and m...

from gpangel

Hard Cash Valley by Brian Panowich is a 2020 Minotaur publication. Gripping Southern Noir! In his third novel, Panowich moves his southern saga forward with a new cast of characters, introducing Dane Kirby-a part-time fire investigator who has been tapped to consult with the GBI on a case that...

from susan0316

This is my first book by this author and it won't be the last. It's referred to as Southern noir (a new term for me) but what I know is that it's a brutal, page turning novel with a main character who is decent and kind and caring about his friends and a character that I won't soon forget. Dane K...

from Darcia

Hard Cash Valley is totally immersive, gritty, dark, violent suspense with just a glimmer of hope tossed in to keep a couple characters and us readers from falling off the edge of desperation. Pacing is steady, building tension as we move headlong into a twisted criminal organization. Panowich ex...

from brangwinn

The physical violence in this book in the beginning…. well, suffice it to say, don't start reading after a good meal. Luckily, the scene changes and Dane Kirby, who is with the FBI is investigating a murder of a crabby old recluse. Excellent writing and a beautiful setting alone make this a good ...