Deadly edge, paperback/richard stark

Deadly Edge bids a brutal adieu to the 1960s as Parker robs a rock concert, and the heist goes south.

Soon Parker finds himself-and his woman, Claire-menaced by a pair of sadistic, drug-crazed hippies.

Parker has a score to settle while Claires armed with her first rifle-and theyre both ready to usher in the end of the Age of Aquarius.

``Richard Starks Parker novels .

are among the most poised and polished fictions of their time and, in fact, of any time.

`` - John Banville, Bookforum ``The Parkers read with the speed of pulp while unfolding with an almost Nabovokian wit and flair.

`` - Richard Rayner, Los Angeles Times.