“The tentacles of Elmore’s style pull you in like a giant octopus. There’s no escape till the last page.” — Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith
“God bless Elmore Leonard. Grade: A.” — Entertainment Weekly
“Pure gold.” — Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
“America’s greatest crime writer.” — Newsweek
“Pure reading pleasure.” — Playboy
“Elmore Leonard . . . has been imitated by many but remains the original.” — Wall Street Journal
“The coolest, hottest thriller writer in America.” — Chicago Tribune
“The hottest thriller writer in the U. S.” — Time
“Pure entertainment.” — Booklist (starred review)