Obama has been attacked repeatedly for not wearing a flag pin, with Republicans claiming that his patriotism is in question. It's all a bit silly.

"The Black Hand" was nominated for a 2009 Shamus Award. The Barker/Llewelyn novels are set in the 1880s and often feature historical events people and movements. Thomas studies Victorian martial arts such as Bartitsu and Hung Gar which he uses in his novels.

Thomas studies Victorian martial arts such as Bartitsu and Hung Gar which he uses in his novels. Will Thomas is a great fan of Rex Stout author of the Nero Wolfe mysteries. The Barker/Llewelyn novels are set in the 1880s and often feature historical events people and movements.