On (27 Dec 96) Fred Runk wrote to Maureen Goldman...
 MG> SCHOOLED IN MURDER it for me.  I think that's the title;
 MG> something with the word "school". I had read an earlier book by
 MG> her, and the scalding death of a character was already too
 MG> strong for me.  This one was centered around the death of a
 MG> young schoolboy, cigarette burns on the corpse, etc.
 FR> Ok, guess those were a bit gruesome; however, those happened
 FR> "offscene," so that doesn't bother me.  I would definitely get turned
 FR> off if she favored us with sizzle-by-sizzle descriptions.
 The scalding death was very much present.
 FR> I haven't read any Cornwell yet, so I can't comment.  What does Saylor
 FR> write?  His name is familiar.
 MG> He writes a series that takes place in ancient Rome.
 FR> Hmm, another one.  I have read the ones by Lindsay Davies or Davis?
 FR> featuring Falco the Informer.
 Different tone.  I enjoy the Linds*y Davis series.
 FR>            Just wish to take this opportunity to wish one and all
 FR>                              SEASON'S GREETINGS
 You, too!
 FR> FINISHED: Gregory Benford, SAILING BRIGHT ETERNITY
 Finished: Frederick Pohl: HOMEGOING.
... E=mcı? Very good, Albert. But next time, show your work.
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