Episode 262 - James Queally, LA Times journalist and author

Happy Monday, Thieves! Don't adjust your radio. This week we're at Treadwell Park. 

Right before the closures started to happen and bars were closed in March we gathered at our usual hangout for a regular episode. Then the world changed so we moved our focus to the phone shows. 

But we didn't want this to sit on the shelf for too long. So, here's James Queally, who was just starting his (now currently on haitus) book tour for his debut novel "Line of Sight." 

He's a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times but was born in New York and cut his teeth as a scribe for the Star-Ledger of Newark. That's where he met Holl. 

Queally is a shit talking raconteur and his book is getting all the praise it deserves. 

“LINE OF SIGHT signals the start of a great career. Veteran journalist James Queally brings all his insider knowledge of the intersections of crime and police and politics and media in a story that never stands still for a single page. It’s an amazing first novel.”
―Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Harry Bosch series

Augie even jumped in with his own review, despite not having read the book. It's worth the listen. 

Holl has read the book and can't recommend it enough. If you're from Jersey, you'll appreciate the attention to detail. If you like suspense, you're in for a good ride. It's available where books are sold (or downloaded) and we encourage you to get a copy today. 

Meanwhile, Queally went back to his roots for the beers in the black glass and we had some fun teasing out the flavors. 

Here's hoping we get back to the regular setting soon, but for now we hope you enjoy this throwback to simpler times. 

Next week, we're back to phone shows and have a bunch of great guests lined up. 

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Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.