REVIEWS

"Scott Brick brings the perfect tone to Epperson's noir tale of mobsters, molls, and murder in 1930s Los Angeles....Brick brings a subdued sense of melancholy to his portrayal of Layton, capturing the amnesiac's conflict between what he thinks he knows and what he feels. Weaving world-weariness into each character's voice, he brilliantly recreates the shadowy glamour of Depression-era Los Angeles."—Publishers Weekly audio review

“Scott Brick skillfully performs Tom Epperson's novel, drawing the listener into a story of mystery and intrigue. Brick never disappoints as he makes these rich characters come to life. From the heroic Danny to a victimized child named Sophie, Brick gives everyone a voice.”—AudioFile

“On every page, the language is crisp and fresh, the details sharp and keenly observed, the dialogue real, never forced....the novel itself is of the highest caliber in its genre and makes the leap into literature, as do the best works in all genres.”—Los Angeles Times

“Hard-biting noir....Epperson presents Landon's inner turmoil plausibly and manages to throw in an occasional turn of phrase that Raymond Chandler might have penned... it's an impressive debut and deserves to be followed by more.”—Publishers Weekly

“Tense, emotional, and unforgiving, Tom Epperson's The Kind One is a beautifully written take on the dark Hollywood of the '30s—a perfect noir novel that is pure and original, with a heavy heart that beats through each page.”—Robert Crais, New York Times best-selling author

“Tom Epperson's Depression-era Los Angeles is spot-on....With gangsters on the chase we race down the Sunset Strip, as bullets are flying and blondes are crying. Epperson knows how to write with philosophic compassion and kick-ass action. What a great read!”—Steve Hodell, best-selling author of Black Dahlia Avenger

TOM EPPERSON, a native of Arkansas, received both a B.A. and an M.A. in English from the University of Arkansas and then headed west to pursue a career in show business. He cowrote the scripts for One False Move, A Family Thing, The Gift, and A Gun, a Car, a Blonde. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Stefani, and three pampered cats.

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