The gritty, Southern-noir style of writing pairs well with the setting and characters and the way they are depicted in rich grayscale illustrations ... Fans of the crime genre will enjoy this, as will readers of native Texans Greg Ruth and Ethan Hawke’s previous collaboration.
[A] Texas crime story, heavy with sticky-hot atmosphere and rippling with familial melodrama ... Ruth’s naturalistic art and washed-out sandy coloring bring a timeless feel to the action while also highlighting its cinematic qualities ... Neatly balancing pulpy thrills with well-observed father-son dynamics, this is a genre tale that punches above its weight.
