PositiveNew York Journal of BooksThe antics of the odd couple add up to a romp around an island where even the taxi driver seems a likely candidate for wrongdoing. As we dive more deeply into the story, Anthony pulls back the layers of truth before letting Hawthorne pull them back even further. None of the characters has a simple history ... For the reader, the unfolding is like unwrapping a present that has been concealed in multiple layers. We’re on a pleasant ride throughout Alderney until we slide into the final solution at the end. While there are plenty of clues, we ultimately find ourselves in the author’s shoes: bowing down to the seasoned ex-detective while anticipating his next adventure.
Rahul Raina
RaveThe New York Journal of Books... hilarious yet poignant ... The author’s voice is fresh, and so is his breezy narrative of the twin evils of greed and ambition. When the stakes are high, Raina’s characters will go to the limits, and they’ll take us along for the ride ... This fresh comic thriller is entertaining from start to finish. Raina’s bright voice shines through thanks to his narrator’s unique viewpoint and perceptive observations. Ramesh criticizes India thoroughly for all the country’s corruption, but he is also quick to poke fun at the West for setting bad examples. No one is safe in this novel—not even the narrator! ... a vibrant, unusual story.
