The Big Clear eBook Christopher Harris
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Dub Storm is a stoner, which wouldn't be so bad if he didn't also know 101 ways to kill a man.
A former Special Forces sniper, Dub has become a spaced-out private eye. He gets hired over one long, eventful weekend to find the kidnapped scion of Austin's foremost real estate family. Harsh developments ensue.
The Big Clear eBook Christopher Harris
I went into this novel with low expectations. Mainly I think it was due to the cheesy cover art. I have read a few of the authors articles here and there and knew he had some chops, but I had no idea.He paints a pretty vivid picture of Austin down to some small details. I've never been there but I've heard a bit about it and it seems to match up well. It was definitely very believable and I felt like the locales mentioned were described well enough that it felt like somewhere I could relate to and easily picture in my mind.
Where the story seems to shine for me is the characters. At first I thought, "Oh, Dub Storm.. cheesy-ass name..," but after a while and the eventual explanation behind the name I definitely warmed up to it. Not only was Dub a relatable character, but also very real. He hit home with me because I know a few dudes who are somewhat similar, and even I am to an extent. He's not just some burnout, he has skills and even though he's become a bit rough around the edges, he can still hold his own in a tight spot.
The best friend, Kid, to me was like an old buddy from elementary school. He definitely hit home and I loved having him along for the ride. Typical ride-along, be-there kind of guy trying to help out while supplying some much needed "downtime" and summarization. The rest of the cast played out very well and I was a bit surprised by the little twist near the end.
The writing style also struck me. It definitely gave me that "noir" feel. I even loved the way we had the typical noir roles, but with a certain semi-stoner spin put on them. The sidekick, good-time buddy, the smokin' dame(who actually has an intricate backstory with the lead), the mogul who you think is secretly behind it all 3/4 of the story.
Overall, very worth my time and money and I could only hope to read another novel by this author. I'm very impressed.
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The Big Clear eBook Christopher Harris Reviews
Loved Slotback Rhapsody, but just couldn't get into this one. Just seemed like description of military missions went on and on.
I think Mr. Harris did a very good job with this book. No gaps in the storyline, great detail. Can't wait to see what you writes next.
Full of twists and turns. You'll never see the ending coming. Classic whodunit with money and power and affairs. Very good read.
Very different novel than Slotback Rhapsody, but even more compelling! Amazing characters all around, this was a tough one to put down once I started.
Well thought out plot with underlying social commentary on the difficult situation in society today. Has the look and feel of a thriller with a main character that you would like to hear from again. I will read other material from this author.
Neo noir is one of my favorite guilty pleasure genres and Christopher Harris clearly shares that love.
"The Big Clear" combines equal amounts of pot and pulp fiction, a hard-boiled PI action story set in Austin that isn't quite like any other detective fiction you've ever read.
Christopher Harris accomplishes this difficult feat by virtue of being a hell of a writer. He gives his characters heart, personality, history, and depth, which makes the entire set of plot gyrations matter. Don't get me wrong, the plot is a delight in itself, full of the kind of intrigue, back-stabbing, and casual violence you'd want out of the genre. But it's the people advancing it (or passing it by) that made me want to keep reading, particularly the protagonist, Dub Storm. A special-forces-esque former soldier, Dub is trying to dull his sharp edges through the liberal use of pot, surrounding himself with old friends and old places in his continuing search for some kind of connection with life, some sort of bond to keep him welded to the world. Into that haze of suppressed memories and marijuana comes the sister of an old flame with a missing child, and we're off into this strange, wonderful world Harris has concocted.
If you've lived in Austin for any length of time, as I have been lucky enough to do, you recognize Dub and his friends because you see them every day. Caught between the shiny high-tech newness of Silicon Hills and the grubby tie-dyed, red-eyed dreaminess of Sixth Street, they can be found on the streets, in the offices, and in the neighborhoods of this weirdest of state capitals. It's cool to see the book highlight spots that I pass every day, from the bat bridge of South Congress to the crowded streets of downtown. But even cooler was how vividly Harris brings that city's spirit to life. Anyone who's been to Austin owes it to themselves to read "The Big Clear" to feel that same tickling delight in recognizing this strange, wonderful city.
Crisply written, tightly plotted, and brilliantly evocative of one of America's great, unique cities, "The Big Clear" deserves a spot on the shelf of any fan of pulp fiction, PI stories, general Austin weirdness, smoking weed, and great writing. I've already recommended it to all of my friends and co-workers here and I hope you'll give it a try, too.
I went into this novel with low expectations. Mainly I think it was due to the cheesy cover art. I have read a few of the authors articles here and there and knew he had some chops, but I had no idea.
He paints a pretty vivid picture of Austin down to some small details. I've never been there but I've heard a bit about it and it seems to match up well. It was definitely very believable and I felt like the locales mentioned were described well enough that it felt like somewhere I could relate to and easily picture in my mind.
Where the story seems to shine for me is the characters. At first I thought, "Oh, Dub Storm.. cheesy-ass name..," but after a while and the eventual explanation behind the name I definitely warmed up to it. Not only was Dub a relatable character, but also very real. He hit home with me because I know a few dudes who are somewhat similar, and even I am to an extent. He's not just some burnout, he has skills and even though he's become a bit rough around the edges, he can still hold his own in a tight spot.
The best friend, Kid, to me was like an old buddy from elementary school. He definitely hit home and I loved having him along for the ride. Typical ride-along, be-there kind of guy trying to help out while supplying some much needed "downtime" and summarization. The rest of the cast played out very well and I was a bit surprised by the little twist near the end.
The writing style also struck me. It definitely gave me that "noir" feel. I even loved the way we had the typical noir roles, but with a certain semi-stoner spin put on them. The sidekick, good-time buddy, the smokin' dame(who actually has an intricate backstory with the lead), the mogul who you think is secretly behind it all 3/4 of the story.
Overall, very worth my time and money and I could only hope to read another novel by this author. I'm very impressed.
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