Difficult Lives Hitching Rides

Exploring the lives of crime fiction pioneers Jim Thompson, David Goodis, and Chester Himes, this collection features James Sallis's insightful biographical essays that highlight their struggles and contributions to the genre. Originally published in 1993, it offers a unique literary investigation into these enigmatic figures who reshaped crime writing yet lived in relative obscurity. Accompanied by a new introduction and a curated selection of essays and reviews on other legendary noir authors, the work showcases Sallis's poetic and sympathetic approach to literary scholarship.