Our First Year
Our First Year: “A Cold Piece of Work” by Acclaimed Atlanta Writer Curtis Bunn
A book review of “A Cold Piece of Work” by critically-acclaimed author and former Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports writer.
Editor's Note: Cascade Patch celebrates its first anniversary this month. This piece, by book reviewer Carla Mannings, is one of today's "Our First Year" features. It first ran July 27, 2011. Curtis Bunn’s most recent novel, “A Cold Piece of Work” is a well-written story of a man who avoids committed relationships. The story explores whether this type of man can be redeemed, changed and have a healthy love relationship. The book begins with a scene that sets the stage for the main character, Solomon Singletary. He and one of his “victims,” Michele Williams, are making passionate love. During the act, Michele wants Solomon to declare his love, of which, he does not confess. Instead, after she is asleep, Solomon walks out of the door with …
Stan Washington
9:10 am on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Congrats to Curtis on his new book. Curtis will also be holding his annual National Book Club Conference July 27-31 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Atlanta. One of my former journalism instructors will be honored Tina McElroy Ansa. www.nationalbookclubconference.com. more ›