Now in B format. The latest criminally funny caper from the author of TWELVE STEP FANDANGO and ALLIGATOR STRIP Mark Timlin, INDEPENDENT, Crime Books of the Year: 'Chris Haslam's latest novel, EL SID is a classic case of the biter bit, as small-time criminal Lenny Knowles, stupid but convinced that his intellect is the equal of anyone's, meets Spanish civil war veteran Sidney Starman, aka El Sid, who claims he knows the whereabouts of a stash of hidden Republican gold. Lenny, Sid and Lenny's ex-cell mate Nick Crick set off to liberate the treasure and live happily ever after. No chance. The story cuts back and forth between the present and the past as Sid relates stories of the war, and the trio rage around Spain getting deeper into trouble every day, until a terrific climax where Lenny discovers he's not half as smart as the old soldier. Everything that reviewers and readers loved about his first two books is to be found here: compelling plotting, unforgettable characters, a brilliant comic touch. EL SID also offers a touching portrait of an old man in search of redemption.
