In a Pig’s Valise
In a Pig’s Valise by Eric Overmyer is a musical comedy that parodies the private-eye pulp fiction style associated with authors like Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. Published by Broadway Play Publishing Incorporated in 2016, this edition comprises 102 pages and is presented in English. The narrative features a range of eccentric characters, including a villain named Shrimp Bucket and a heroine known as Dolores Con Leche, alongside the gumshoe hero, James Taxi.
Readers will find a vibrant blend of humor and satire as the story unfolds, showcasing a wild take on classic detective tropes. The book includes musical elements with songs by August Darnell, enhancing the comedic experience. This edition captures the essence of American drama while delivering a playful critique of traditional storytelling conventions, making it a unique addition to the genre.
Official synopsis Publisher
“IN A PIG’S VALISE is a musical comedy spoof of the hot-cool private-eye pulp fiction associated with Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. Except that it’s wilder, much wilder. VALISE, among other oddities, features a stubby villain named Shrimp Bucket, an ‘ethnic dancer’ heroine named Dolores Con Leche (or, as the gumshoe hero, James Taxi, calls her, Sadness With Milk) and, in a bit part homage to Hammett’s real-life lover, an undercover F B I agent named Lillian Hellman… Spiced with songs by August Darnell (Kid Creole) that bear such lines as ‘Kiss me deadly’ and ‘Never judge a thriller by its cover’ … [a] broad, winking satire of the language and plot conventions of the old books and movies.” Richard Christiansen, The Chicago Tribune
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