This is an ambitious book — but Swierczynski successfully tackles it with loads of heart. . .

A selection of hypnotic songs . . . more atmospheric than lyrical.

All the elements I love most about noir: a gutsy broad, a dicey heist, lovers on the lam, excess, madness, and knockout prose.

Five noir and noir adjacent titles from The Atlantic’s list of The Great American Novels.

Nick was like a lunatic preacher, impeccably dressed and pacing like a panther, humping, thrusting, calling down all that was unholy, possessing us with the fallen spirit of rock and roll.

Stunning short film adaption of the Stephen King story.