Donald Westlake: The Patron Saint of the Hardboiled Heist Novel

Donald E Westlake (1933-2008) is your favorite writer’s favorite writer. The man wrote over 100 fiction books and almost all of them are pure pulp. I can’t recommend his books enough, if you’re into hardboiled fiction, pick one up. This is a guy who counts Elmore Leonard, Jim Thompson, Stephen King, Dennis Lehane, and Lawrence… Continue reading Donald Westlake: The Patron Saint of the Hardboiled Heist Novel

WELCOME TO AMERICAN PULPS

Dear Reader, To those who have been with us since the beginning, thank you. To those who are just now finding out about us, welcome. As of today, July 4th 2018 Shit Show Pulps will now be American Pulps and the name change is just the beginning. We’ve got an animated film coming your way and… Continue reading WELCOME TO AMERICAN PULPS