"This second Jackie Swaitkowski mystery novel comes up golden on all major fronts: setting, plot, felicity of style (including pacing and dialogue), and-- above all-- characterization. The character of Jackie is a gift to hohumming mystery readers everywhere. ... Bad Bird takes off smoothly, flies high, offers a first-class ride, and lands on the honors list of this year's mysteries."--Yahoo! Shine
"Knopf has a knack for big opening scenes that set the tone for his danger-fraught plots and draw the reader into the dysfunctional world of Swaitkowski, who drinks too much, smokes pot, and attempts to evade too-close relationships. As usual, Knopf shocks with an unexpected ending."--Library Journal
"[Knopf] tells a rollicking tale with lots of twists and turns, adding up to a great deal of enjoyment."--The Washington Times
Praise for Short Squeeze
“Readers, fasten your seat belts for a roller-coaster ride as Knopf’s intelligent, savvy protagonist works her wiles solving whodunit and why.”---Library Journal
“Jackie may have a law degree and a place in the Hamptons, but she’s still worthy kin to her more downscale Trenton sister Stephanie Plum.”---Kirkus Review
“[Knopf's] foremost achievement is putting damaged, cynical, determined, and, yes, romantic Jackie at center stage….She’s sure to win your heart."---Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Knopf offers a vivid setting, sharp characterizations, and devious plotting.”---Publishers Weekly
“Ms. Swaitkowski ... may do her best work under a smoky haze of sometimes questionable origin, but she’s a breath of fresh air on the mystery-novel scene.”---Yahoo! Shine
