ASIN: B00KAG7MJG
Publisher: unknown
Pages: 278
Speaking directly to supra-national, neo-liberal depredation, Jean-Patrick Manchette, Don Delillo (in Point Omega) and Richard Godwin in Mr Glamour are matched by Gerard Cappa, in Black Boat Dancing, and his earlier Blood from a Shadow . As with noir of the mid-20th century, protagonists are not destroyed but potentially redeemed by their own sin and suffering. They force their humanity to come to life. The ultimate 21st century heroism is to struggle for the control of one’s own destiny. Con Maknazpy’s struggle is a remarkable example, much better and more complete, more blissfully anarchistic even, than the nation-loving kind of hero. - Jay A Gertzman, Pulp According to David Goodis
"What Cappa gives us is an intricate thriller with many levels" Randy Johnson - Vine Voice
"Mix of subtle allusion, rapidly paced violent set-pieces, and character reflection - I like the ...
