Thomas Walsh (1) (1908–1984)

I had to stop reading this for a few days because the leading character, a subway cop, had such a neanderthal attitude toward women, gays, etc., but I guess that was just Walsh's way of letting him redeem himself, at least on the female front. Still, even for 1964, his attitude when confronted with his girlfriend's dark past, seemed extreme. Once I got back to the book, it carried me through to the end however. The villain is interesting and the final chase through the subway is very well done. It's time I read one the books Walsh won awards for to see if he gets any better. After reading this and The Dark Window, he isn't rising to the top of my list!… (meer)

Atmospheric and somewhat reminiscent of Ambler, but not as intricate or intellectual. The central character of an ex-Police officer who has lost his nerve and is now working as a security officer in a swank hotel is not as interesting as the rest of the characters and the plot machinations surrounding a Bishop who has escaped from an Iron Curtain prison and has come to America, where a large sum of money has been collected for his cause. The shady characters trying to get the money for themselves are much more entertaining.… (meer)