This Thing Called Courage: South Boston Stories

9,0What an enormous disservice the cover art makes. It makes it look like a porn! Don???t be put off by it, really.[b:A Map of the Harbor Islands 1159641 A Map of the Harbor Islands J.G. Hayes https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1181503467l/1159641.SX50.jpg 1147246] shook me good. I felt like I needed to read Hayes??? other works... so I decided to try his first novel: “This Thing Called Courage”, a short story collection. And for a first timer, Hayes comes in ready showcasing his incredible ability as a character creator and his mastery on letting them lead their own stories with their own words.“Regular Flattop” - 8/10Regular Flattop is a great way to start the conversation. It introduces Hayes??? thematic interests, prose and intensity in a way that it isn???t too upfront but doesn???t shy away, either. The story is great and it???s the only one with an actual good ending