Feb 16, 2014 | Books, writing
I was ecstatic when CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE reviewed SILENT CITY on their website – and liked it. Reviewer Dan Malmon had this to say: Alex Segura nails the mood his first time out with his debut novel, SILENT CITY. He takes the reader on a rough and tumble tour of...
Jan 26, 2014 | Books, writing
Nice review from BLACK HEART MAGAZINE’s Kristen Valentine: Tightly plotted, Silent City is a fast, compelling read, one set to an impeccable soundtrack. Segura clearly knows his way around a vinyl collection, deftly using music to set moods as well for...
Jan 19, 2014 | Books, writing
Woke up to a great podcast review of SILENT CITY this morning, courtesy of the versatile Paul Montgomery. Paul, as some of you may know, is part of the excellent book podcast BOOKRAGEOUS, and he spared some of his time talking up SILENT CITY. The whole episode is...
Jan 13, 2014 | Books, writing
Over at LIZ LOVES BOOKS, blogger Liz Wilkins had some nice things to say about SILENT CITY, calling it “a terrific start” to a new mystery series and more: Set in Miami, the city comes to life in the author’s hands – rich and vivid with a definite...
Jan 7, 2014 | Books, writing
Happy New Year! I can’t really complain about the frigid NY weather (though, I guess this serves as a passive way of doing so), considering I spent a few weeks in the Florida sun over the holiday break. Lots of stuff happened while I was there, too –...
Dec 19, 2013 | Books, writing
I’ve said before and I will say it again: COUNTRY HARDBALL is a great book. One of the best books I’ve read this year. Steve Weddle channels the best of Woodrell, Crumley and Carver to create a wonderful narrative pieced together by a series of jarring...
