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Characters: A Greenwich Village Fable

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About the Book

When Sal Milano named his Greenwich Village dive bar "Characters," he had no idea how serendipitous the name would be. 'Regulars' like Black Lil, Old Man Eddie, and Miguel, the in-house coke dealer, might be joined on any given night by Kenny, an Australian hermaphrodite, Edgar, the after-hours DJ, his stripper/girlfriend, Amber, and the gang of local neighborhood thugs affectionately known as "the Bowery Boys."

There's also a steady stream of "irregulars," some famous, some infamous, and all of them endlessly fascinating to the bartender, Billy. When a once-respected journalist named Samantha Bigelow approaches Billy with a proposition for him to start feeding her celebrity items for her new column, he figures, "What could go wrong?" As it turns out, quite a bit, and Billy soon finds himself thrust into a maelstrom of murder and mayhem as he races against the clock to prevent his entire world from imploding.


About the Author

William Collins studied theater at the University of Connecticut before moving to New York City, where he worked as a bartender, private investigator, waiter, photographer's assistant, actor, writer, and director. "Characters" is his first novel.


Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A throughly enjoyable tale!

D.F.1. · April 18, 2024

I normally don’t read much fiction. But I throughly enjoyed this tale written by my friend, Bill Collins. As someone who has enjoyed the intricacies and weirdness of the varied neighborhoods of New York over the years it was fun to experience them through the eyes of someone who has lived in them for many decades! I could picture walking into some of the “questionable” haunts in lower Manhattan at all hours of the day and night and wondering what might be happening behind me or to my side. If you’re a fan of New York’s underside - this first novel is definitely worth the read!And Bill - I look forward to your next endeavor!

4.0 out of 5 stars “It’s about her murder”

G. · December 22, 2023

Characters by William Collins is an eccentric mystery novel with eccentric characters. I have also had the privilege to live in New York City and I can see Kennys ,Ambers and Miguels everywhere. I can easily recognize the same people in the dive bar that I used to go to. Since I am familiar with the streets of New York , the author was able to easily take me to each scene and location and I can easily imagine the scene, sound and these people. It is a quick and entertaining read. It is a page turner, something to look forward to in each chapter so I was able to easily finish this book. It is like a mystery murder dinner train but set in the pub and the streets of New York.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun suspense novel set in mid-nineties Greenwich village

H. · September 12, 2023

Loved this book, really fun suspense novel that takes place in mid-nineties Greenwich Village-very funny as well as suspenseful with lots of fun quirky characters along the way. Another thing I loved was the glimpse into what the zeitgeist of that world might have been like. Highly recommend and I hope Collins has a follow-up!

5.0 out of 5 stars Characters

L. · August 12, 2023

I loved this book. A quick moving easy read but keeps you on your toes. Great twist at end. Reminds me of the Steve Martin and Martin short series. Pick it up and you won’t put it down. Read in a day and half.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent, enjoyable book!!!

L.E.C. · November 16, 2023

The book was very well written and interesting. Very fun to read!

5.0 out of 5 stars I knew him when

B.G.M. · August 5, 2023

Went to high school with the author and I can honestly say we were good friends. However never did expect such a fun work of fiction with an unsuspected ending! Great job Billy!

5.0 out of 5 stars The author has an amazing imagination

L.B. · October 15, 2023

Love this book

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book everyone should read it

J.a. · August 6, 2023

I really enjoyed this book

Characters: A Greenwich Village Fable

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Characters: A Greenwich Village Fable

Product ID: UO0P7G94834
Condition: New

4.5

Characters: A Greenwich Village Fable-0
Type: Paperback

AED5110

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

About the Book

When Sal Milano named his Greenwich Village dive bar "Characters," he had no idea how serendipitous the name would be. 'Regulars' like Black Lil, Old Man Eddie, and Miguel, the in-house coke dealer, might be joined on any given night by Kenny, an Australian hermaphrodite, Edgar, the after-hours DJ, his stripper/girlfriend, Amber, and the gang of local neighborhood thugs affectionately known as "the Bowery Boys."

There's also a steady stream of "irregulars," some famous, some infamous, and all of them endlessly fascinating to the bartender, Billy. When a once-respected journalist named Samantha Bigelow approaches Billy with a proposition for him to start feeding her celebrity items for her new column, he figures, "What could go wrong?" As it turns out, quite a bit, and Billy soon finds himself thrust into a maelstrom of murder and mayhem as he races against the clock to prevent his entire world from imploding.


About the Author

William Collins studied theater at the University of Connecticut before moving to New York City, where he worked as a bartender, private investigator, waiter, photographer's assistant, actor, writer, and director. "Characters" is his first novel.


Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A throughly enjoyable tale!

D.F.1. · April 18, 2024

I normally don’t read much fiction. But I throughly enjoyed this tale written by my friend, Bill Collins. As someone who has enjoyed the intricacies and weirdness of the varied neighborhoods of New York over the years it was fun to experience them through the eyes of someone who has lived in them for many decades! I could picture walking into some of the “questionable” haunts in lower Manhattan at all hours of the day and night and wondering what might be happening behind me or to my side. If you’re a fan of New York’s underside - this first novel is definitely worth the read!And Bill - I look forward to your next endeavor!

4.0 out of 5 stars “It’s about her murder”

G. · December 22, 2023

Characters by William Collins is an eccentric mystery novel with eccentric characters. I have also had the privilege to live in New York City and I can see Kennys ,Ambers and Miguels everywhere. I can easily recognize the same people in the dive bar that I used to go to. Since I am familiar with the streets of New York , the author was able to easily take me to each scene and location and I can easily imagine the scene, sound and these people. It is a quick and entertaining read. It is a page turner, something to look forward to in each chapter so I was able to easily finish this book. It is like a mystery murder dinner train but set in the pub and the streets of New York.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun suspense novel set in mid-nineties Greenwich village

H. · September 12, 2023

Loved this book, really fun suspense novel that takes place in mid-nineties Greenwich Village-very funny as well as suspenseful with lots of fun quirky characters along the way. Another thing I loved was the glimpse into what the zeitgeist of that world might have been like. Highly recommend and I hope Collins has a follow-up!

5.0 out of 5 stars Characters

L. · August 12, 2023

I loved this book. A quick moving easy read but keeps you on your toes. Great twist at end. Reminds me of the Steve Martin and Martin short series. Pick it up and you won’t put it down. Read in a day and half.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent, enjoyable book!!!

L.E.C. · November 16, 2023

The book was very well written and interesting. Very fun to read!

5.0 out of 5 stars I knew him when

B.G.M. · August 5, 2023

Went to high school with the author and I can honestly say we were good friends. However never did expect such a fun work of fiction with an unsuspected ending! Great job Billy!

5.0 out of 5 stars The author has an amazing imagination

L.B. · October 15, 2023

Love this book

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book everyone should read it

J.a. · August 6, 2023

I really enjoyed this book

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