Very nicely produced, these Bloodline books. John B. Spencer writes like this. Short sentences. His characters say the f. . . word a lot. Sleazy types they are, mostly. Take Darren Friend, for instance. Some type of psychopath. Peppers his speech with f . . .s and has energetic sex with girlfriend Kiren. Then gets involved with slum landlords Reggie and Terry. Big mistake. Shoulda stayed big fish in small pool. Ends up getting f. . . ed. Hasta la vista, baby. If you like your crime fiction raw, rough and well-salted, this is the one for you.