have the Croaker series,” says Tommy Hancock, Pro Se Editor in Chief, “is more than just a feather in Pro Se’s cap. Paul Bishop is one of the best authors in mystery and crime fiction and his experience as a police office adds so many levels to the stories he writes. Even though originally published in the 1990s, the Fey Croaker novels still resonate today, both in terms of Croaker as a strong female character and in relation to working in law enforcement. Paul pulls no punches and delivers a no holds barred mystery in KILL ME AGAIN. And just as special and truly an honor for Pro Se, Paul also includes a short story never before published from his own career. This makes KILL ME AGAIN not only a great novel for mystery fans, but it’s also a bit of history being preserved and presented for readers to enjoy. Can’t miss with that.”Robert Kirkman: Invincible, Walking Dead, Wolf-Man
I wasn't actually a huge fan of Robert Kirkman when I first started reading his books. He was competent, sure, but I didn't see the appeal-- The Irredeemable Ant-Man was a boring side story in the middle of Civil War and The Initiative (although I've since changed my mind about this), and his Ultimate X-Men run was, in many places, a mixed bag (although I did very much enjoy his "Phoenix?" storyline). And Marvel Zombies just seemed like a ridiculous idea--not that I bothered to try it at the time. Now, though? I've completely reevaluated my opinion on his work, and when his name is attached to a project, I'm far more likely to give it a look. I don't know if I'd classify him as a master storyteller or a comics icon--but he's very skilled, he has an incredible knack for dialog, and he writes stories that, no matter how ridiculous, seem real . In a medium where characters frequently violate the rules of physics, that's not alway
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