= = = NOVELS = = = Twelve novels have been written by Arthur Davis, nine of which are currently available, and include tales of mystery, fantasy, horror, romance and mainstream fiction. All are available for cable/TV, stage and film adaptation. The nine novels have been reviewed, and described by readers as: "...gripping...poignant...Shakespearean twists and Machiavellian motives...soulful narrative...masterful, staunch and trembling monologue...great craftsmanship and  characterization...beautifully metaphoric... ...offbeat and engaging...stunning portrait of women...sizzles with scorn and bitter disappointment...words fairly burn their way off the page... ...expertly woven tale of sleepless suspense, graphic imagery and unrelenting tension...meticulously crafted...stirring prose...eerie and startling narrative...laced with insight and humanity...intricate yet elegant...clever mix of mystery and character... ...a literary accomplishment... ...style stands out in the world of contemporary prose..." Women More Even Than Men will be offered in 2013 and The Squirrel Dancer in 2014. Click on the title below to read the review.  Quotes under each title are taken from those reviews. THE GOLD KEY "The Gold Key is a gripping Gothic murder mystery told through the corrupt mind of a man steeped in self-righteous anger and revenge." ONCE AND FOREVER "Ultimately, Once and Forever stands as a poignant exploration of the unpredictability, the power and the permanence of love." THE DEATHRIGHT "A dark astrological thriller wrought with religious overtones, The Deathright pits the hope of mankind against the incarnation of evil." JORDAN'S JOURNEY "This cleverly crafted, coming-of-age story (...fantasy adventure about the life and times of a legendary snowflake...) takes the social components of human existence and personifies life through Jordon and the characters Arthur Davis masterfully creates." A BULLET FOR THE BAD GUY "In Sillers, Davis has created a signature character who twists and turns just at the time you think you can anticipate what he'll do, or think, or say next. A Bullet for The Bad Guy is offbeat and engaging, and a thoroughly enjoyable read." A BELLY FULL OF BULLETS Sequel to A Bullet for The Bad Guy, "Davis' main character's unique internal monologue is characterized by courage, bravado and relentless self-doubt, and tinged with razor sharp humor." THICKER THAN BLOOD "The bitterness and discontent of an unfulfilling relationship with his only sibling boils over in a confrontation that tackles the tricky areas of religion, family ties, and the rights of the deceased. The story sizzles with unconcealed scorn and bitter disappointment, the words fairly burning their way off the page." 10 POUND'S, THE NOVEL "With Raymond Carver"s dialogue style, Davis relates a stunning portrait of apartment living in Manhattan. It is a class study, a laundry-list of women loved, betrayed and confided in, a list of promise and exile, in the authentic vein of Bukowski"s Women." THE CHOCOLATE MESSIAH Unscrupulous tycoon gets control of New England school. "Arthur Davis' The Chocolate Messiah, an intricate yet elegant novel that is a clever mix of mystery and character study (think Citizen Kane), with just a touch of romance."