Hitman Blues

by Dan West

TEN-MINUTE PLAY: A mob hitman volunteers to be the one to kill his best friend after a seemingly minor altercation at a club turns out to involve a crime boss's sister. In the front seat of a stolen car, the two men share french fries and memories while wrestling with loyalty, friendship, and the search for dignity in death's darkest moments. When the time finally comes, they decide to drive to a childhood...

TEN-MINUTE PLAY: A mob hitman volunteers to be the one to kill his best friend after a seemingly minor altercation at a club turns out to involve a crime boss's sister. In the front seat of a stolen car, the two men share french fries and memories while wrestling with loyalty, friendship, and the search for dignity in death's darkest moments. When the time finally comes, they decide to drive to a childhood sanctuary by a waterfall, finding a glimmer of beauty in an impossible farewell.

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Hitman Blues

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  • Cam Eickmeyer: Hitman Blues by Dan West
    “

    You can't help but fall in love with these two characters, hitmen they may be, and their conversation is a treasure as much as it is tragedy. How is anyone ever ready to truly say goodbye to a friend? The hook/setup is excellent but the beauty is in the execution.

    You can't help but fall in love with these two characters, hitmen they may be, and their conversation is a treasure as much as it is tragedy. How is anyone ever ready to truly say goodbye to a friend? The hook/setup is excellent but the beauty is in the execution.

    ”
  • Christopher Soucy: Hitman Blues by Dan West
    “

    Friendships run deep. Here, Dan West gives us a glimpse at a friendship in crisis. A hard good-bye made all the harder by the years shared. What started out as a noble gesture becomes an impossible task as the two wrestle with the difficulty of letting go.

    Friendships run deep. Here, Dan West gives us a glimpse at a friendship in crisis. A hard good-bye made all the harder by the years shared. What started out as a noble gesture becomes an impossible task as the two wrestle with the difficulty of letting go.

    ”
  • Ken Love: Hitman Blues by Dan West
    “

    "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" meets . . . Abbott & Costello! Well, sort of. Dan West's "Hitman Blues" was an absolutely sinful delight to read. Dark comedy with a touch of poignance at the end. Not easy to pull off. But when something like this works, it's irrestible. Nicely done, Dan.

    "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" meets . . . Abbott & Costello! Well, sort of. Dan West's "Hitman Blues" was an absolutely sinful delight to read. Dark comedy with a touch of poignance at the end. Not easy to pull off. But when something like this works, it's irrestible. Nicely done, Dan.

    ”

Character Information

  • Vinnie
    40s
    Male
  • Paulie
    40
    male