Matthew Scudder: I don't know. Maybe I don't care if you shoot me or not. Or maybe there's a high-powered rifle pointed at your head. Ray: I could still kill you. Matthew Scudder: I'm right here. In ...

Lawrence Block is one of my favorite crime writers; best known for two characters who each have their own series; Matthew Scudder and Bernie Rhodendarr. While I love those books, my favorite Block ...