A major influence of Newman's at the moment is Bruen and if you think Newman's stuff is telegraphic and clipped check that crazy Irishman out...
Otheres admired over the years? William Burroughs (immense breaking down of barriers), Charles Bukowski (for the novel and short stories), James M. Cain (economy of language), Celine, Raymond Chandler, J.P. Donleavy (Ever read the Gingerman?), Dashiell Hammett (Invented the modern day crime novel), Hunter S. Thompson (legend), Alex more...
