Review of All Body Bags and No Knickers
Posted: 27 Mar 2024, 07:49
[Following is a volunteer review of "All Body Bags and No Knickers" by Shawe Ruckus.]
"All Body Bags and No Knickers" by Shawe Ruckus is a gritty, pulse-pounding ride through the mean streets of a city that's as much a character as any flesh-and-blood protagonist. From the first page, Ruckus grabs you by the collar and drags you into a world where danger lurks around every corner and trust is a currency as rare as diamonds.
At the center of it all is our anti-hero, a private investigator with a razor-sharp wit and a moral compass that's a little worse for wear. He's the kind of guy who's seen it all and lived to tell the tale, but that doesn't mean he's immune to the allure of a good mystery—or the temptation of a well-stocked liquor cabinet.
But don't let the humor fool you; "All Body Bags and No Knickers" doesn't pull any punches when it comes to the darker side of human nature. Ruckus isn't afraid to delve into the depths of depravity, painting a picture of a world where the lines between right and wrong are as blurred as the neon lights that illuminate the city streets.
What really sets this book apart, though, is Ruckus's knack for dialogue. Every conversation crackles with energy, every exchange dripping with sarcasm and wit. It's like listening to a hard-boiled detective novel come to life, complete with tough guys, femme fatales, and enough double-crosses to make your head spin.
Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning the setting. Ruckus has crafted a world that's as vivid and immersive as any I've ever encountered, from the seedy bars and back alleys to the gleaming skyscrapers that loom overhead. It's a place where danger lurks around every corner, but there's a strange sort of beauty to be found in the chaos.
In the end, "All Body Bags and No Knickers" is a wild, exhilarating ride from start to finish. It's a book that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the very last page, leaving you breathless, exhilarated, and desperate for more. Shawe Ruckus has crafted a masterpiece of modern noir fiction, and I, for one, can't wait to see where he takes us next.
******
All Body Bags and No Knickers
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
"All Body Bags and No Knickers" by Shawe Ruckus is a gritty, pulse-pounding ride through the mean streets of a city that's as much a character as any flesh-and-blood protagonist. From the first page, Ruckus grabs you by the collar and drags you into a world where danger lurks around every corner and trust is a currency as rare as diamonds.
At the center of it all is our anti-hero, a private investigator with a razor-sharp wit and a moral compass that's a little worse for wear. He's the kind of guy who's seen it all and lived to tell the tale, but that doesn't mean he's immune to the allure of a good mystery—or the temptation of a well-stocked liquor cabinet.
But don't let the humor fool you; "All Body Bags and No Knickers" doesn't pull any punches when it comes to the darker side of human nature. Ruckus isn't afraid to delve into the depths of depravity, painting a picture of a world where the lines between right and wrong are as blurred as the neon lights that illuminate the city streets.
What really sets this book apart, though, is Ruckus's knack for dialogue. Every conversation crackles with energy, every exchange dripping with sarcasm and wit. It's like listening to a hard-boiled detective novel come to life, complete with tough guys, femme fatales, and enough double-crosses to make your head spin.
Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning the setting. Ruckus has crafted a world that's as vivid and immersive as any I've ever encountered, from the seedy bars and back alleys to the gleaming skyscrapers that loom overhead. It's a place where danger lurks around every corner, but there's a strange sort of beauty to be found in the chaos.
In the end, "All Body Bags and No Knickers" is a wild, exhilarating ride from start to finish. It's a book that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the very last page, leaving you breathless, exhilarated, and desperate for more. Shawe Ruckus has crafted a masterpiece of modern noir fiction, and I, for one, can't wait to see where he takes us next.
******
All Body Bags and No Knickers
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon