Coyle’s sixth Rick Cahill novel will please noir enthusiasts with its staccato prose, evocative descriptions, and hard-nosed protagonist. Readers new to the series can still enjoy this book as a compelling stand-alone mystery, and enticingly vague references to previous books make a strong case for checking out Rick’s past adventures.
... gives Coyle the opportunity to show off his flair for hard-boiled language ... There’s a really good detective plot, too, though the verbiage, entertaining as it is, may find some readers mumbling, 'Get on with it, man.' Still, for those who admire old-school PI style, there’s plenty to savor here.
