James carlos blake was born in may, 1947 in tampico, mexico. He is the author of nine other novels and a collection of short works. James carlos blake is one of the most original american writers, who has done excellent work in his writing career. He has been called one of the greatest chroniclers of the mythical american outlaw life as well as one of the most original writers in america today and certainly one of the bravest. A legend, and friends of pancho villa, and more on. James carlos blake is a masterful chronicler of the restless, outcast, the lawless, and the lonelyheart. You must read james carlos blake s books every page, every paragraph, every book is a gema dark, beautiful slice of border noir. James carlos blakes angloamerican ancestors married mexican women, and gradually their story became just another mexican story, much like the one he tells in this book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the killings of stanley ketchel. Harry pierpont and john dillinger were diehard and deadly partners who made national headlines with their daring bank holdups and gun battles and they had a. Author james carlos blake s complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. James carlos blake is an american writer of novels, novellas, short stories, and essays. James carlos blake audio books, best sellers, author bio. He was born on 26th may 1947 in tampico, mexico, which is a third generation mexican descendant from america, english and the irish ancestors. A reliably prolific writer who published a book nearly every year from 1995 to 2005, mr. Bloody bill anderson in wildwood boys, john ashley in red grass river, etc. Explore books by james carlos blake with our selection at. James carlos blake has 17 books on goodreads with 10071 ratings. Books by james carlos blake author of in the rogue blood. James carlos blake s most popular book is in the rogue blood. James carlos blake cinco puntos press independent book. He is a member of the texas institute of letters and lives in. Well, published a wonderful interview with james carlos blake to celebrate his new book country of the bad wolfes cinco puntos, january. Born in mexico, his family moved regularly when he was a child, living in various towns along the border and coast before finally settling in texas when he was six.
James carlos blake is the author of eleven novels and numerous short stories. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Bookreporter, on the ways of wolfe the ways of wolfe exhibits james carlos blake s hallmark fastpaced, pummeling stylea rewarding, vividly wrought, gripping ride. Buy the killings of stanley ketchel by james carlos blake from amazons fiction books store. He tries to have a wild evening all he does is pay the check, is terrorized by the hotel elevator man and his oncall whore.
Peopled with a host of memorable characters in a vast setting, country of the bad wolfes is james carlos blake at his best. Crafted in james carlos blakes signature style of fastpaced violence, sizzling sex, and darkly raucous humor, handsome harry recreates a thrilling chapter from the. Browse james carlos blakes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. His work has received extensive critical favor and several notable awards. He was born in tampico, mexico, a thirdgeneration mexican descended from american, english, and irish ancestorsincluding a british pirate who was executed in veracruz, mexico, and. A novel 9780060554781 by james carlos blake and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Jim lane is a main character in the new book, the 116 by james p. Blake went silent for seven years before country of the bad wolfes was published. With his debut novel on legendary texas outlaw john wesley hardin, the pistoleer, james carlos blake demonstrated a rare talent for western and historical fiction. James carlos blake has 17 books on goodreads with 8635 ratings. James carlos blake, renowned for his violent novels about notorious historical figures james jimmy the kid youngblood in under the skin, william t. For holden is now being bounced from fancy prep, and, after a vicious evening with hall and roommates, heads for new york to try to keep his latest failure from his parents. Jim lane and his brigade is mentioned in colter walls, wild bill hickok from his 2018 album, songs of the. Jim lane appears as a character in wildwood boys william morrow, new york. James carlos blake has been called one of the greatest chroniclers of the mythical american outlaw life as well as one of the most original writers in america today andcertainly one of the bravest. James carlos blake is the author of twelve novels and numerous short stories.
James carlos blake is one of americas most highly regarded living authors of historical crime fiction. Discover book depositorys huge selection of james carlos blake books online. He was born in mexico to a family that moved regularly when he was a child, living in various towns along the border and coast before finally s. Now he has written a powerful and rousing historical saga of family loyalties, blood feuds, and betrayed friendships. His second book, the friends of pancho villa, now back in print, further proved his mastery in the genre, taking on an even mightier figure of north american legendthe most memorable leader of the mexican revolution. Why the actor backed out of starring in the upcoming film adaptation of blakes novel the friends of. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Country of the bad wolfes by james carlos blake cinco. The rules of wolfe by james carlos blake 20, hardcover. James carlos blake writes novels about violent men living in violent times. James carlos blake is one of the americas most highly regarded living authors of historical crime fiction. James carlos blakes remarkable awardwinning novel offers a savage, uncompromising and unforgettable vision of the old american west that explodes the idealized myths fostered by a hundred years of pulp fiction.
In the rogue blood by james carlos blake, paperback. The rules of wolfe by james carlos blake blakes tale of texan gun runners starts with one of the most breathless action sequences ive read an arms deal at sea goes bad, resulting in a. Author james carlos blake doesnt think johnny depp has the cojones to play a mexican. A legend by james carlos blake and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. James carlos blake was born in mexico and grew up in texas and florida. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. James carlos blake books list of books by author james. James carlos blake born may 26, 1947 is an american writer of novels, novellas, short stories, and essays.
James carlos blakes most popular book is in the rogue blood. He has spent his career mining the rich and violent history of the american west and early 20th century to craft a. A novel of john wesley hardin, paperback by blake, james carlos, isbn 0802125840, isbn 9780802125842, brand new, free shipping in the us recreates the life of notorious gunman john wesley hardin, considered the deadliest man in texas by the time he was twentyfive years old, from his youth to the sixteen years he spent in prison and his final turbulent hours. See all books authored by james carlos blake, including red grass river. His stories take the reader into a whirlwind of war, revolution, crime, and dark mayhem in an environment where.
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