![]() ![]() To say my work inspired you is perhaps the greatest compliment a writer can receive. How tough was it to end the series with The Hollow Girl? I’m assuming you knew going in this was going to be the finale–did that help, or make it harder to say goodbye? I have to be upfront–the Moe books have been a huge inspiration to me as a writer. Reed, thanks so much for doing this interview. We had the chance to sit down with Coleman to discuss WHERE IT HURTS and what’s next. But when an ex-con asks him for help solve a murder, Murphy must power through his own haze of grief to help someone else, and possibly return to the world of the living. When we meet Coleman’s newest protagonist, he’s trying to prop himself up after hitting a deadly bottom, still reeling from a series of unforeseen tragedies. His latest novel, WHERE IT HURTS, is no exception. Coleman’s poetic and workmanlike style has presented readers with stark realities and the people that populate them for decades. They’re broken but true, with relatable problems even in the face of unexpected dangers. Parker’s Jesse Stone to his latest hero, Gus Murphy – are flawed, genuine men who struggle with their demons but still manage to scrape their way toward surviving. ![]() Coleman’s characters–from the part-time PI Moe Prager to his take on Robert B. Stories that not only entertain, but also set up shop in your mind for some time. Reed Farrel Coleman is a seasoned veteran when it comes to dishing out quality crime fiction. Writing a Protagonist Who Hits Rock Bottom ![]()
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