Category Archives: Literature

“The Only One Left by Riley Sager”

Posted on November 22, 2023 by robbinsrealm

Bestselling author, Riley Sager’s latest novel, “The Only One Left,” his sixth, centers on the character of thirty-something, Kit McDeere. She is a home health caregiver. Her previous assignment ended under questionable circumstances, which forced her into a self-imposed isolation. … Continue reading →

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“Quentin Tarantino’s Cinema Speculation”

Posted on April 27, 2023 by robbinsrealm

What if instead of Oscar winner, Martin Scorsese (The Irishman),  Brian De Palma (Carrie) had directed “Taxi Driver?” Did you know that prior to that, Oscar nominee and Emmy winner, Robert Mulligan (To Kill a Mockingbird), was considered to direct … Continue reading →

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The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything

Posted on January 9, 2023 by robbinsrealm

There have been numerous times during the course of my life where I’ve contemplated time travel. Even though I don’t think about it that often, I do sometimes wish that I had the ability to travel back into my past, … Continue reading →

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“Danse Macabre By Stephen King” (1981)

Posted on October 29, 2022 by robbinsrealm

The idea for Stephen King’s non-fiction book “Danse Macabre” came from his friend, and former Doubleday editor, Bill Thompson. “Carrie,” “Salem’s Lot,” “The Shinning,” “Night Shift,” and “The Stand” were all edited by Thompson. King was at first hesitant to … Continue reading →

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“The Man Who Loved Flowers by Stephen King”

Posted on July 10, 2022 by robbinsrealm

The setting for “The Man Who Loved Flowers” is an early evening in May of 1963. A young man is walking with a brisk step up New York’s Third Avenue. The weather is perfect, and as written in the story, … Continue reading →

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“No Such Thing as a Vampire by Richard Matheson”

Posted on June 26, 2022 by robbinsrealm

The 1954 novel “I am Legend,” sixteen episodes of the original “Twilight Zone,” (1959-1964), the screenplay for Oscar winning director Steven Spielberg’s (Saving Private Ryan), 1971 television film “Duel,” and the 1958 book “A Stir of Echoes,” which was subsequently made … Continue reading →

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“Gwendy’s Final Task by Stephen King & Richard Chizmar

Posted on May 31, 2022 by robbinsrealm

“Gwendy” Final Task” is the third book of a trilogy that began with “Gwendy’s Button Box” written by world-renowned author, Stephen King, and co-authored by Richard Chizmar. The novella was published on May 16, 2017 by Cemetery Dance Publications, and … Continue reading →

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“The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman”

Posted on April 27, 2022 by robbinsrealm

I’ve read a great many books, watched numerous films and television series, as well as documentaries, that pertain to true crime. There have been a number of times, where people were featured, especially in the television shows and documentaries, who … Continue reading →

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“Survive the Night by Riley Sager”

Posted on September 26, 2021 by robbinsrealm

“Survive the Night,” the newest offering from bestselling author Riley Sager, takes place in 1991. Charlie Jordan, a college film major, at Olyphant University, is struggling to deal with the murder of her best friend and roommate Maddy. She wants … Continue reading →

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“The Green Ripper”

Posted on August 3, 2021 by robbinsrealm

During the course of his life, prolific author John D. MacDonald, wrote novels and short stories, many of which dealt with crime and suspense. The estimated sales of MacDonald’s work are 70 million books sold. Although born in Pennsylvania, the … Continue reading →

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