Duane Swierczynski: California Bear

The man-beast looked like he was the centerpiece of an avant-garde tableau: Still life with Sugar Jelly.

A bit under the weather today, but really wanted to put California Bear on your radar.

Publishers Weekly summed it up nicely, in part: Swierczynski is brilliant at fooling even savvy readers, and his jaw-dropping twists never compromise his exceptional character development. This is a tour de force.

Click here for their full review.

Be sure to read the Afterword of the book, or click here to read an interview with Swierczynski about the Girl Detective.

~ June Lorraine Roberts

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14 responses to “Duane Swierczynski: California Bear”

  1. Silver Screenings Avatar
    Silver Screenings

    Lots of positive reviews of this book on Goodreads. How did you come across this novel?

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    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar
      June Lorraine Roberts

      I reviewed Swierczynski’s book Revolver a few years ago (good book!) and knew this one was coming out. This Book is very trippy with some black humour!

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  2. indianeskitchen Avatar
    indianeskitchen

    This sounds like a good book June! I hope you are feeling better now. 🥰

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    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar
      June Lorraine Roberts

      Thanks Diane, getting there 🙂

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  3. John Charet Avatar
    John Charet

    I hope you feel better soon as well June 🙂 This might sound hyperbolic, but the cover art of the book suggests a West Coast Nightmare Alley 🙂

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    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar
      June Lorraine Roberts

      Interesting take on the cover John 🙂

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  4. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    I hope you’re feeling better now, June.

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  5. Americaoncoffee Avatar
    Americaoncoffee

    ❤️❤️☕️☕️

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  6. Sheila Morris Avatar
    Sheila Morris

    Hi June, this looks like a good one – thanks for recommending!
    Feel better soon!!

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    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar
      June Lorraine Roberts

      On the mend – thanks!

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  7. Ani Avatar
    Ani

    I already had it saved… but this has made me even more excited to read it!

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    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar
      June Lorraine Roberts

      Good to hear!

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  8. GP Avatar
    GP

    Take care, June!

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  9. Margot Kinberg Avatar
    Margot Kinberg

    Hope you’re feeling well soon, June! This looks like a very effective thriller.

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