"A gripping story, full of moral ambiguities, where deception and betrayal become the norm, and where the expression ' a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma' is lifted to new heights." –
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Brilliant." –
The Boston Globe "Something far rarer than the classic noir opening suggestions. . . . Eminently satisfying." –
The Washington Post "Big in concept, flawless in tone,
The Singer's Gun is a tender and astounding tour de force." –
Mystery Scene "Mandel's talent is clearly visible from the get-go." –
Los Angeles Times "Recklessly entertaining. . . . A modern morality tale." –
The New York Journal of Books "A nail-biting thriller overflowing with high-stakes issues such as blackmail, theft, fraud and human trafficking." –
BookPage "Intriguing and suspenseful." –
Library Journal "Mandel's second novel is an extraordinarily written meditation on identity, chance and choice. . . . Nothing short of breathtaking." –
The Howard County Times "Gripping." –
Booklist