SHOWING SOME GUTS
When the gangland owner of a pit bull that killed a three-year-old girl is found gutted on an Edinburgh hill Gus Dury is asked to investigate, and soon finds himself up to his neck in the warring underworld of the city's sink estates. Amidst illegal dog fights, a missing fifty grand and a police force and judiciary desperate to cover their links to a brutal killing, Gus must work fast to root out the truth, whilst the case sinks its teeth ever deeper into him. Read an exclusive PULP PUSHER extract ... here
DOUBLE TAKE
Victor Gischler and Anthony Neil Smith shoot the breeze for Pulp Pusher about rural noir, tacos, and their literary heroes. Check it out ... here
MARK OF THE BEAST
Beast of Burden is the final instalment in Ray Banks' gripping Cal Innes series. Bringing the dark Manchester underworld to life like no other, Banks' latest tale is full of twists, tantrums and a healthy helping of violence, winding its way to a thrilling denouement. Pulp Pusher sent DAVID LEWIS to get the low down from Banks on the series and what his hardcore fans can expect next ... here
A DATE WITH DESTINY
It was the heist to end all heists. Four twentysomethings, two cars and the most unusual booty of all time. Backed with only their burning passion, a ramshackle group of idealists ventured into the heart of the British Empire to reclaim Scotland's Stone of Destiny, and settle a seven-hundred year old row. Pulp Pusher sent TONY BLACK to talk to ringleader Ian Hamilton about the 'crime' that rocked the world ... here
CLINGING TO REALITY
A dead international superstar, a tricky terrapin and a German with a predilection for wrapping his victims in Clingfilm ... welcome to the surreal world of Ulrich Haarburste. We make few predictions on Pusher, but this we guarantee, you will never read anything like this. It's a one-off. And it is as gut-rippingly hilarious as they come. Go out. Buy it. Tell your friends about it. But most of all, savour the wonder that is Ulrich Haarburste's Novel of Roy Orbison in Clingfilm... here
TALKING TOUGH
Regular Pulp Pusher readers will need no introduction to the work of talented Dutchman Jochem Vandersteen. The creator of the hardboiled character Noah Milano - who has featured on a number of zines - has been someone we've kept a close eye on since he debuted at Pusher Towers with his short story, Silence is Deadly. Hey, we like his style, and we're happy to see the dude back here with his latest collection of work, Tough as Leather. Jochem gives us the run down in his own words and reveals a little more in our exclusive Q&A. ... here
BLOOD LINES
You've heard The Game and Snoop Dog rap about it now read it. From the streets to the penitentiary Terrell C. Wright aka Loko has reached out to the world with his chronicles of Blood culture which he has penned and gotten published from the cell block. But get it straight from the man himself. Ain't no faking it we bringing it to you raw, live and uncensored from the California Department of Corrections. Meet Terrell C. Wright ... here
BRIGHTON ROCK
Eloise Murphy is a burlesque dancer who's pushing thirty and on the brink of losing gigs because of her violent temper. Set in Brighton, "Killer Tease" sees a heroine fight against the odds with an unscrupulous ex banker, a devious hit man and an old friend who betrays her. But maybe they've all bitten off more than they can chew. "Killer Tease" is author Danny Hogan's first novel. He tells Pulp Pusher all about it ... here
MAKING IT PAY
Charlie Huston wrote his first novel, CAUGHT STEALING, in an effort to find a creative outlet while working as a New York City bartender. That was in 1999. Since then, he’s kept up a blistering pace, writing two books a year as well as diving into comics and other projects. He talks to Pulp Pusher ... here
ONE TRUE SENTENCE
Craig McDonald has been on quite a ride since the launch of his debut novel, HEAD GAMES. It's hard to believe but in the course of a year, the author has racked up nominations for the Edgar, Gumshoe, Anthony and Crimespree awards. Not to mention scooped a new book deal with a leading publisher. PULP PUSHER tracked him down, with the help of his former editor Alison Janssen, to ask the big questions about writing, Hemingway and just what the hell makes 'one true sentence' ... here
PEACE TIME
British author David Peace is becoming something of a sensation. Named as a Best of Young British Novelists by Granta, the author of The Red-Riding Quartet of novels has built on a cult following to attain mainstream prominence in recent years. PULP PUSHER sent the equally talented CATHI UNSWORTH to talk to the man making a name for himself as one of our greatest living writers ... here
