“Distinctive, witty, violent and moving...Irish crime fiction has come of age.” - John Connolly
“Declan Hughes breathes new life into the private eye story...[an] artful thrill ride of deception.” - Michael Connelly
“An intricately crafted tale of murder and betrayal.” - Library Journal
“[A] promising debut.” - Kirkus Reviews
“[Hughes] vividly conveys the sights, sounds, and smells of the Dublin streets.” - Booklist