Fragments of Noir

Wednesday 12 December 2018

You can take care of everything except chance. Chance can kill you.

Charles Williams

The Hot Spot

1953

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Richie Fahey

fragments of noir: 'It was one of those hot dry Santa Annas that come down thru the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge. ............ Red Wind- Raymond Chandler

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