| author | Harry Dolan |
| publisher | Putnam Adult |
| published | 1969 |
| isbn | 0399155635 |
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Bad Things Happen is a very smart, well-written roller coaster ride that is always threatening to hurl the reader out into roaring empty space. Go along for the thrill ride! |
| Submitted Jul 22nd 09 by Writersrecommendations, 0 comments |
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Bad Things Happen is a tense read that keeps you tightly in its grip until the very last page. Harry Dolan has written an incredibly rich, smart read reminiscent of A Simple Plan or Presumed Innocent - not to mention that it's just a damn good story. Readers are in for a breathless ride. |
| Submitted Jul 5th 09 by Writersrecommendations, 0 comments |
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A wonderfully moody and atmospheric story reminiscent of the masters of the noir mysteries. Tightly plotted, sophisticated, and engrossing, this is a winner. |
| Submitted Jul 4th 09 by Writersrecommendations, 0 comments |
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From the astringent first sentence - 'The shovel has to meet certain requirements' - Bad Things Happen by Harry Dolan builds like a Midwestern thunderhead into an atmosphere of darkness, dread, and impending doom. It is a hypnotically readable novel, with richly wrought characters, a corkscrew plot, and dialog worthy of Elmore Leonard. What a breathtaking debut. |
| Submitted Jul 4th 09 by Writersrecommendations, 0 comments |