Squid Pulp Blues

Insane!

Jordan Krall goes nuts with this book of three interwoven novellas centered around the town of Thompson, New Jersey. Mobsters, corrupt police officers, mutant ex-soldiers, the visage of Barbara Stanwyck, and a donkey named Little Bing Bong populate the streets bringing mayhem and death to the average squid-obsessed denizen.

This is bizarro fiction at its best. And if you aren't familiar with “bizarro” yet, never fret, SPB is an easy read with likable characters and a tangible atmosphere. Witty and well thought out, this novel will grab you.