A man about to be executed on death row recounts his story of what led him there, and of the two special women in his life and what he considers to be his one good act in life. I enjoyed this ‘50s noir story a lot. Bittersweet and heartfelt, it really created a mood with characters I really cared about. ( )

Short story about a guy (Jack Lamont), about to be executed, telling a priest what led him to death row.

I really liked this story; it was sad but also uplifting in parts. Jack did some bad things in his life, but he was also quite kind to those he cared about. I was glad to see Kathy finally get her happy-ever-after. I loved the book’s 1950’s noirish atmosphere.

A good, classy read! ( )

Another little noir gem from the pen of Bobby Underwood. This guy surely knows how to take you back in time to the best days of the pulps.
Fate plays a role here, as it usually does in the best noir. But, this story has an underlying sweetness beneath the shadows that sets it apart. I found myself rooting for the protagonist despite his criminal tendencies. As in all of Underwood’s work, the characters are developed, real, and easy to care about, even in a short piece such as this. Another winner for those of us who love noir fiction.

“One Good Thing” can also be found in Underwood’s Noir Shot Collection, SILHOUETTES. ( )