Jacket Blurb:
James Colbert's first novel, PROFIT AND SHEEN, was praised by Charles Willeford in the WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD as "a stunning first novel, and if you plan to read only one book this season, this is the one to buy." The BALTIMORE SUN called the book an "auspicious debut," adding that "Mr. Colbert has constructed a plot and characters that would make more seasoned profesionals proud." His second novel, NO SPECIAL HURRY, was greeted with equal enthusiasm, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY writing that "Colbert fulfills the promise of his praised debut" and the NEW YORK TIMES noting his "remarkably assured style." Now, in SKINNY MAN, Colbert returns to his hometown of New Orleans with a tale of crime and deceit Big Easy style--and featuring one of the most original (and eccentric) characters in recent years ...
SKINNY MAN is a unique reading experience--The Clarion-Ledger/March 17, 1991
A limited cast, atmospheric detailing, and strong focus on plot place this in the winner's category--Library Journal/ February 1, 1991