AltWeeklies Wire
Back to the beach with these smart paperback mysteriesnew

Reviews of books by Gillian Flynn, James Lee Burke and Bruce DeSilva.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
08-21-2012 |
Fiction
The Power of White Flournew

Children's book teaches important lesson.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Anita Overcash |
06-19-2012 |
Fiction
Book Reviews: Gellhorn, The Family Fang, Faithnew

Works by Caroline Moorehead, Kevin Wilson and Jennifer Haigh.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
06-05-2012 |
Fiction
Time for Fine Fall Paperbacksnew
This week, we're looking at new fall paperbacks we feel are worth your time.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
10-24-2011 |
Fiction
Comic review: 50 Girls 50new
Famed artist Frank Cho teams with writer Doug Murray to co-script this brand-new sci-fi property.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
07-20-2011 |
Fiction
Writer Jeph Loeb's Version of 'Hulk' Marches Onnew
This issue, Loeb teams up with artists Arthur Adams and Frank Cho for two different stories starring two different Hulks.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
10-29-2008 |
Fiction
Ron Rash Hits the Jackpot with 'Serena'new
Blood, greed, history and hubris blend and bump together in powerful, explosive combinations in Rash's new novel, Serena.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
10-16-2008 |
Fiction
Historical Fiction 'The Black Tower' Delivers the Goodsnew
Palace intrigue, mysterious deaths and a naïve young doctor overwhelmed by France's most prominent police detective. What's not to like?
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Erik Spanberg |
09-17-2008 |
Fiction
DC's Comic Series 'Trinity' Remains Addictivenew
As addictive as Trinity can be, this is one continuity-laden comic. Honestly, I'll probably keep reading it -- but I'll read it and weep. I'm a glutton for punishment, I guess.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
08-27-2008 |
Fiction
Comic Proportionsnew
Reviews of Batman and the Outsiders No. 3 and New X-Men No. 45.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
12-28-2007 |
Fiction
Tags: Fiction Reviews
Comic Proportionsnew
Justice League is a fun throwback to the good old days while Marvel Zombies gives us another chapter of our favorite flesh-eating monstrosities.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
11-30-2007 |
Fiction
Comic Proportionsnew
Wonder Woman is "damn good" as expected while She-Hulk delivers a pared down storyline.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
11-23-2007 |
Fiction
Comic Proportionsnew
Robert Kirkman showcases his ability to balance humor with horror in Marvel Zombies while Geoff Johns gives his audience a great bunch of villains in Green Lantern.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
10-17-2007 |
Fiction
A Violent Western Tale Fizzles Out An Old Flamenew
Garth Ennis gives his take on a Western in Streets of Glory and the latest incarnation of Heroes for Hire
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
10-11-2007 |
Fiction
The Last Chapter on Wonder Woman And An Interesting Mysterynew
Wonder Woman goes out with a bang while Omega The Unknown will leave you scratching your head.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
10-05-2007 |
Fiction