This was a raw, stark read set in Hollywood of the 1930s amidst gangsters run by "the kind one". The main character, Danny, lost his memory but knows he had been one of the best shooters in the gang with the nickname"two gun Danny". He is an obvious favorite of the boss. For Danny, things don't measure up as he is horrified by the brutal lifestyle he is a part of. This book had great characters, a sad undertone and frequent bursts of violence. I found it a captivating but often difficult read. ( )

Terrific read set in 1930's Los Angeles. Danny Landon (known in the criminal underworld as "Two Gun Danny") has been recovering for the past year from an attack that has left him without any of his former memories. He's returned to work for mobster Bud Seitz, known ironically as "The Kind One". But Danny no longer seems to have the stomach for the violence and fear that the others seem to revel in. Bud assigns Danny to bodyguard his newest girlfriend Darla, but things get complicated when Danny develops feelings for her. Although there were scenes of extreme and graphic violence in this book it also contained a lot of heart, which brought to mind Charlie Huston's novels. This story had a great premise, a great setting, some great characters and fine writing with some nice twists in the plot. I enjoyed it a lot and thought it was unique. Four and a half stars. ( )

This is a good read, set in LA 1930s not long after Prohibition.
Main character is Danny Landon he works for a gangster called
Bud Seitz whose empire is crumbling.
Bud asks Danny to keep an eye on his girlfriend Darla.
Danny slowly falls in love with Darla.

Bud's other men become suspicious of Danny they think he is up to something.
Danny also has lost his memory and cant recall his own past.
It turns out Danny is Bud's son.

Things come to ahead Danny decides to rescue Darla and run away with her along with Danny's neighbour Sophie a young girl who is having a horrible time at home. ( )