The story rushes along at a ripping rate, embellished by Grice's wonderfully fierce wit and moments that make us wonder how it was all done. The novel itself may be a fast, easy read but the solution to the crime is complex and not as obvious as a couple of the twists

The Bookbag

This is one of those books where you will make sure you are not disrupted while reading... Let's see where Martin Kasasian takes his story next!'

Bookplank

A fascinating roller coaster unrolls from the peculiar to the surreal and then the merely macabre then soaring back to surreal and bloody... bizarre and frightening'

Mystery People

Think Lemony Snicket meets Neil Gaiman for tea in Dracula's castle

Booklist (starred review)

Exceptional. The Grand Guignol plot line is leavened with laugh-out-loud passages showcasing both Grice's literalness and disregard for social niceties

Publishers Weekly

Not just another Sherlock Holmes pastiche, this series has its own allure that will attract fans of Will Thomas, Alex Grecian, and David Morrell

Library Journal