Created by Shane Black and Anthony Bagarozzi "When you talk to your doctor, tell him you have a spiral fracture." -- Jackson, right before he breaks Holland's arm Writer/director and P.I. buff Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Last Boy Scout) is pretty much the go-to guy for mismatched … Continue reading Jackson Healy & Holland March (The Nice Guys)
Tag: Detective
Donald Free (Private Detective 62)
Created by Raoul Whitfield Pseudonyms include Ramon Decolta and Temple Field (1896-1945) A trio of short stories by Raoul Whitfield that appeared in Black Mask in 1932 related the adventures of DONALD FREE, a disgraced government agent. Seems he was working for there US diplomatic services in Paris and got caught swiping a secret treaty, and … Continue reading Donald Free (Private Detective 62)
Ben Jardinn
Created by Raoul Whitfield Pseudonyms include Ramon Decolta and Temple Field (1896-1945) "I'm after a killer, man or woman. It's my business. I'll take your money...I'll take anyone's money, if I can give something for it. This isn't a hobby with me. I don't work in a library, or go into trances. I don't dope … Continue reading Ben Jardinn
John Dalmas
Created by Raymond Chandler (1888-1959) "I felt like an amputated leg." -- "Trouble is My Business" “There was a desert wind blowing that night. It was one of those hot dry Santa Anas that come down through the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like … Continue reading John Dalmas
Virgil Wounded Horse
Created by David Heska Wanbli Weiden “The past sticks to you on the rez.” When you need a little justice on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, the American legal system and the local tribal council police aren't always that helpful. Which is a polite way of saying often fucking useless. Which is where … Continue reading Virgil Wounded Horse
Hank Janson
Created by Hank Janson Pseudonym of Stephen D. Frances "I had to kinda peel her off me. Her pointed nails seared across my back, tore skin through my thin shirt. A piece of my lip went with her and, as I gripped her bare shoulders, she was panting uncontrollably, eyes swimmy and semi-conscious. A little … Continue reading Hank Janson
Johnny Canuck
Created by James Moffatt Pseudonyms include Richard Allen, J. J. More, Etienne Aubin, Trudi Maxwell, Leslie McManus, James Taylor, Ray Ferrier, Johnny Douglas, Ron Cunningham, Ray Court, Johnny Douglas, Francis Duke Also used house pseudonyms Hilary Brand & Hank Janson (1922-93) Over the years, Canadians have been in turn greatly bemused and painfully embarrassed at other nation's … Continue reading Johnny Canuck
Mike Travis
Created by M.E. Knerr (1936-99) Travis, a 1962 paperback original, marks the few appearances in print of MIKE TRAVIS, a “sailor of fortune, who loves life, and woman, especially women.” It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what other reasonably well-known character was the inspiration for him. As we are solemnly informed, Travis … Continue reading Mike Travis
Luther McGavock
Created by Merle Constiner (1902-79) LUTHER McGAVOCK was a Memphis-based private eye whose cases on behalf of agency boss Atherton Browne took him all over the rural American South. He appeared in some stories in Black Mask, all packed with peculiar goings-on, bizarre characters and oddball plots, often revolving around the most arcane bits of … Continue reading Luther McGavock
Rex Sackler
Created by D.L. Champion Pseudonyms include Tom Champion, Jack D’Arcy, G. Wayman Jones, C. K. M. Scanlon & Robert Wallace (1903-68) Skinny, erudite REX SACKLER is an eccentric private eye so tight with a buck he practically squeaks. A former police detective, this "Shylock of Shamuses”quit the police department because he felt he could do … Continue reading Rex Sackler