The Pandemonium Of The Sun

Yet another selection from Hard Case Crime…The Vengeful Virgin tells the story of Jack Ruxton, a TV Repairman, and the mess that he get himself involved in. While on a job he falls form a girl who is taking care of her invalid rich step-father. A plan is hatched to murder the old man and get his money, bus as usual, complications arise. More people need the be killed and someone stumbles across their plan. It’s a little simplistic, but then so is most noir. Its a fun, quick read, although at time it didn’t quite hold my attention. Still, a worthwhile pick if you are looking to check out some pulp noir.