Comments on: The Devils of Bakersfield

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:30:37 +0000

Sorry, Elizabeth, but Shannon has captured the feel of Bakersfield. Yes, it is slightly exaggerated, but basically accurate. As a former resident of Taft, and current resident of Bakersfield, yeah, he’s got it.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:00:56 +0000

You say historical artifacts, and yet the notes provided in the book give very few actual sources. In fact they say that the “artifacts” were ‘adapted or reimagined’ what one might consider fancy words for made up. If they are adapted or reimagined from legitimate sources why are those sources not included. Mr. Shannon, obviously a Californian as stated in the short biography in the back of the book, has clearly never made it over then hill to Bakersfield, except to quickly write this book. Bakersfield does have a history of what every small town in America has a history of racial prejudice and the good ol’ boy mentality, but the Bakersfield of today bares little resemblance to the one painted in his book.

By: Montyburnz

Montyburnz — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:36:48 +0000

Thanks for covering this author. Sounds like fiction that’s right up my alley.

By: Alan Cranis

Alan Cranis — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:51:19 +0000

I agree, Michael. If those interested can find them, it would be to their advantage to read them in order. That’s why I’m so delighted to see the early titles back in print. So spread the word!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:30:48 +0000

My library system has this on order and I’m looking forward to it. I’ve read the previous nine books in the series and think it’s absolutely the best private eye series going right now. Although not absolutely necessary, it’s really best to read the books in order because of the wonderful relationship that’s developed between Jack and Maeve over the course of the series. If you’ve missed these you’ve missed a real treat.