Synopses & Reviews
So goes the logic at the heart of Old and Cold, leading to a spree of hits that are sometimes perfectly executed, sometimes messy, set against the backdrop of San Francisco's beaches, bars, and murky darkened streets. told at breakneck speed in a bravura voice, this novel is Jim Nisbet's finest work yet, reminiscent of Jim Thompson at his best and Tarantino at his most irreverent. a tough and tender love letter to a city's underbelly, this is a shockingly funny tale of suspense that won't let you go.
Review
"An unheralded masterpiece of the noir genre. Everyone who loves Noir should read this brilliant book."
--James Ellroy Review
"Nobody has Nisbet's distinctive style, humor, and sheer craft … one of the finest masters of noir."
--Ken Bruen Review
"Truly, hellishly gritty."
--Los Angeles TimesReview
"Readers should be prepared for a flashy intellectual entry in the new geezer noir subgenre, in which a sinister barkeep almost traps our antihero with an open tab." --Publishers Weekly
Review
"A grim, fiercely written entry whose best feature is one baleful voice, one step from the grave." --Kirkus
Synopsis
The new noir tour de force by the riveting Jim Nisbet. What's a guy to do, when he lives under a bridge and has an unshakeable thirst for martinis? kill for cash.
About the Author
Jim Nisbet is the author of twelve novels and five books of poetry. He has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize three times, shortlisted for the Hammett Prize, and published in ten languages. He lives in San Francisco, California.