C. M. Albrecht

THE ALBEMARLE AFFAIR

"Something different in private detectives. Fun characters who pull the reader into the story and their lives. Talented amateurs Keely and Parker will make you want to read their other adventures."

— Anne K. Edwards "Shadows over Paradise"

"I like it."

—Linda Newton Perry  "Forced Blood The Norsemen"

EVIDENCE

"C. M. Albrecht weaves a tale of mystery that has more twisted paths than a crooked mile. But Albrecht saves the best for last when he untangles the answers to the questions of the mysterious disappearance of the victim and the way or it all."

— Elena Dorothy Bowman, "The Legacy Series"

"With Evidence, C. M. Albrecht has penned a snappy crime novel reminiscent of the time-honored genre oF Robert H. Parker's Spenser series."

— Elizabeth Eagan-Cox, "The Shannon Delaney Series"

"Albrecht's mysteries draw readers seasoned in the genre. The authors plots…are like busy spiders spinning complex webs."

— Mary Cox-Pace "At The Gate Called Beautiful"

MARTA'S PLACE

Publisher: Cambridge Books, www.writewordsinc.com

Marta's Place by C.M. Albrecht

Publisher: Write Words, Inc.

Genre: Noir Crime

Length: Full (264 pages)

Heat: Spicy

Rating: 3 Books

Reviewed by Snapdragon

"Can drifter Hal Morrison find a way to deal with murder, menace--and Marta?

Hal wants a chance to improve his lot in life. The trouble begins when everybody else tries to make something of him, too.

Shallow sexpot Ara wants to make him her lover. Unattractive businesswoman Marta wants to make him her husband. Detectives want to make him an accused murderer. And what menacing drug kingpin El Zurdo wants to make him doesn't bear thinking about.

Hungry for intrigue and danger? Come on in to Marta's Place--but watch your step!

From the start, C.M. Albrecht's main character, Hal is intriguing. He's a dark individual, with a gloomy outlook...and he stumbles into a situation that offers him an opportunity. People at Marta's (a diner) are from the sadder side of town, and a sad picture of poverty and relative hopelessness emerges. And, Hal seems to fit in. From the first he is reacting to various situations - (from avoiding the 'old enough to be his mother Marta, to avoiding Jail.) He needs outside motivation to drive him to do anything.

His friends, at 'The Joynt' are, as he calls them, losers. He describes them in painful detail, as if dismissing them, but he does listen to them. Dialogue is the absolute standout here: it's natural and believable. The often coarse comments fit their speakers - and make their points. It's the opinions of the guys at 'The Joynt' that cause Hal to reconsider Marta. However, even as he does, she becomes more acceptable to him because he imagines her as someone else - like the more sexy Ara. Hal does take up more duties at the restaurant, he learns... he even becomes actively involved in the police case. He's clever and he sees into the soul of many people - he sees motivation, and has a grasp of humanity.

The quality of the writing here leaves no complaint. The work is interesting, and even thought-provoking. It is an engaging read. I give it 3 books."

 “It has the feel of a 40s gangster flick.”

— Lynn Bushey "The Romance Studio"

TAPE

"...an engaging story, with solid comedic timing". — Words that Sparkle

"A collection of strange characters will make you smile as you follow their movements. A young man who finds detecting so interesting he sets up an agency in partnership with a girl covered in tattoos. The agency is located in her father's garage, but they have to move when he gets a car.

A serial killer gets out of prison and the hunt is on when he returns to his old habits. A missing grandfather brings the erstwhile detecting pair their first client who has the habit of taping everything. This killer also brings a cop known as "The Hat' into their lives.

This is a tale with twists you won't expect as talented author, C. M Albrecht, plants red herrings to keep you following trails that lead you in circles.

Recommended for the mystery fan who enjoys new sleuths and unusual characters."

Anne K. Edwards "The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing" www.mysteryfiction.net

DEADLY RECEPTION

"If you like new mysteries by talented authors, here's one to fill the bill--The Reception by C. M. Albrecht.. The setting is a French restaurant where a wedding and reception are being held and lots of guests will attend. They will keep you guessing. A fun read with lots of red herrings and false trails. I'm pleased to recommend The Reception as a well told tale worth the time. Surprises in store for you. You'll want to read other tales by this very able storyteller. Enjoy. I sure did."

—Anne K. Edwards  www.mysteryfiction.net

THE LITTLE MORNINGS

"A murder mystery with 262 absolutely absorbing pages."

—Lillian Brummet

co-author of Trash Talk

"Well written."

—Rita Porter

MUSIC

“KUDOS! Albrecht handles the theme of missing children

intimately, bringing both hunter and hunted to

vivid life. An engrossing story for our times.”

—Terry L. White, author of "Imagine", "Ancient Memories"

and the "Bride of the Condor" series

“FAST-MOVING timely plot that keeps the reader’s attention

until the very end. Highly recommended!”

— Nancy Madison, author of "World Enough" and "Time

and Whispers"

“STEVE MUSIC is someone to be reckoned with as he

plays his life out amid the discordant notes of the dark

sides of life. Music is a great beginning to a very promising

series!’

—Carolyn LeComte, author of "Dark Paradise"

“ALBRECHT MYSTERIES draw readers seasoned in the

genre. The author’s plots entangle thoughts and feelings,

like busy spiders spinning complex webs.”

—Mary Cox-Pace, author of "At the Gate Called Beautiful"

and "Letters in my Casket"

“A FAST-PACED THRILLER that you’ll

read with a sense of wonder, whether you are an opera fan or not. Steve

Music does indeed march to a different drummer and

his finale is both triumphant and sweet.”

—Arline Chase, author of "Killraven", "Ghost Dancer", and

the "Spirit" series

"A story that could be torn from the headlines as another child goes missing. A tale that will bring home all the heartache and pain brought about by an evil deed.

This is what Shelly Lambert faced in her own not too distant past and now must relive as she becomes a volunteer at the Missing and Exploited Children Coalition. As she soon learns, the turnover in volunteers is high. Can she endure long enough to be of any real help?

Music is a tale with a twist, proving one must never assume things are what they appear. This is a well told tale with a sense of heightened tension and suspense. Will they find the missing Jerry Beakey before it's too late? Who could have taken him?

You'll join Detective Steve Music as he tries to find the boy or clues as to who might have taken him. You learn a dark secret from Shelly Lambert's past once Steve and she get to know each other. Will it keep them apart or bring them together?

Talented C. M. Albrecht has written a story that will keep you reading, wondering what will happen next. A varied cast of well drawn characters will keep you turning the pages as the story unfolds. Surprises ahead and good reading."

—Anne K. Edwards "Shadows over Paradise"

        A l'âge de 70 ans, Raymond Chandler écrivit son roman « Playback », c'est connu. Ce qui n'est possiblement connu, c'est qu'avant qu'il n'écrive ce roman, dans l'emploi d'Universal Studios à l'époque, il avait écrit un script,

« Playback ».

« The suits » (cadres) n'aimaient pas le script, et le film n'a pas été tourné.

Attention : Bien que « Playback » soit un roman Philip Marlowe, comme tous les autres, on ne verra pourtant ce fameux détective dans le scénario. Deçu par la reception mitigée de son scénario, M. Chandler l'avait complètement changé en un roman Marlowe comme ça.

S'il t'intéresse, tu peux télécharger le script gratuitement ici :

http://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/playback

(en angliche, bien entendu).

Aujourd'hui je dois vous offrir les dernières infos sur mes activités.

Bon, J'ai eu le plaisir de voir la parution de deux romans : « Tape », un polar.

—Très collant, vous me direz.

J'ai aussi une nouvelle édition de mon roman noir,

 « The Little Morning s».

Je vous invite à télécharger ces livres pour non seulement la bonne lecture, mais aussi pour avoir la possibilité d'améliorer vos connaissances de langue de Shakespeare (dans le langage d'aujourd'hui, bien entendu). ET, bien que l'argent soit peu et je trouve le moyen de vivre de l'air du temps, ces téléchargements me font néanmoins beaucoup de plaisir.

La porte est ouverte pour les commentaires, bien qu'ils soient parfois un peu négatifs....