- Paperback: 1 pages
- Publisher: Berkley (MM) (May 1 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425156990
- ISBN-13: 978-0425156995
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.7 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,174,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At the site of a volatile mafia meeting at an Arizona surf joint, an ex-boxing champ, a Muslim hit man, a black belt sheriff, and a bikini-clad former Olympic diver are brought together for a two-million-dollar stake.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Drive-In Seduction,
By "apricotjones" (Fredericksburg Va) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Saguaro Riptide (Paperback)
To anyone suggesting that the Baddalach novels are breezyand insufficient is to completely miss the point of Norman Partridge's work. The two Jack Baddalach novels of Mr. Partridge represent a very particular type of story for particular type people, namely those people who love b-films, classic monster movies, surf music and women in leather. Partridge uses the icons of the Atomic Age to give SAGUARO RIPTIDE a resonance and power, and like any highly-skilled, original writer, his references and in-jokes give the learned, film-literate reader some of the best Drive-In Fiction since Joe Lansdale. Both Baddalach novels, including the TEN-OUNCE SIESTA, are fast-moving, unpretentious studies of criminals, killers, and cult leaders, in a world of violence and death. Partridge funnels his series character, boxer Baddalch, through a world of surreal b-movie iconography, as anything can and does happen at any moment; all the while, Partridge displays his absolute knowledge and love for movies, monsters, and tough crime novels, compressed into Partridge's distinct and completely original novels. When you read Partridge, you read a lifetime of Partridge's most-cherished icons all-starring their way through his fiction. Two excellent reads, and a pure festival for anyone who dreams in Technicolor.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cutsey, but engaging.,
By Mick Dansforth (Eugene, Or USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Saguaro Riptide (Paperback)
Norman Partridge has an anoying tendancy to throw in long cutsey dicriptions, psudo-hip refrences, and brand names of products continuously through the book, but the characters had a lot of heart. And when the book was over, I did want more.
5.0 out of 5 stars
He's one bad motha... SHUT YO' MOUTH!,
This review is from: Saguaro Riptide (Paperback)
With all the attitude of "Shaft" and the gusto of a Cohen brothers film, Partridge takes a quick, satisfying trip through the Southwest in this novel. His storyline is enticing to any adventurous reader, thrilling to those who love a wild ride. His character work is full and rich, much bolder and stronger than most authors writing popular fiction today. I'm sold on his work and will anxiously pick up his other novels. It's extremely refreshing to pick up a 'fun' summer read and find an author with a distinct voice and heart to share. Partridge is a truly promising novelist who, when he makes it big, may well put John Grisham to shame. He is certainly the more talented writer.
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