I've seen Phillips at various mystery conventions, and he is an articulate representative of the genre. His mentors are writers like Raymond Chandler and Donald Goines, and their influences are strongly evident in his work. He paints a realistic picture of a divided community while showing respect for all of its residents. For questions or comments about a review, please contact the person listed at the top of the review. Ed's Internet Book Review is copyright 1995-2001, Dr. Edwin V. Bell, II, all rights reserved.
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