Dead Boys by Richard Lange. A totally shameless plug for a buddy of mine.→[More:]Rich is not only a fine writer, he's also a hilarious, wonderful guy who's been plugging away at his work, day in and day out, for decades. I'm just thrilled his book's finally out and it's getting great reviews. Any mechatters who like their fiction "gritty" (as his work's invariably described), in the vein of Raymond Carter or Denis Johnson, might want to check him out. (And no, I don't get a commission. Just the pleasure of seeing someone's hard work pay off!)