“There's music in his lament for the corruption of innocence and the loss of faith--in the government and the clergy--in 'the new Ireland,' even as he does battle with the demons that have claimed his own soul.” —The New York Times

“Bruen exploits the dark potential of the mystery form to its fullest...If a bottle of Bushmills could talk, it would sound like Jack Taylor.” —The Washington Post Book World

“Spare and unforgiving, Bruen's novels are among the best.” —Rocky Mountain News

“If your vision of Ireland still includes blarney and shamrocks, Ken Bruen is the writer to bring you up to date...Bruen is a wonderful writer. His prose is lean and spare and fun.” —The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

“Bruen has established himself as a master of hard-boiled noir.” —The Miami Herald

“Priest again dazzles with the unique, staccato sarcasm of Jack Taylor.” —The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)

“Bruen writes tight, urgent, powerful prose, his dialogue is harsh and authentic and Jack Taylor has become one of today's most interesting shamuses.” —The Times (UK)