"David Peace is the future of crime fiction. . . . A fantastic talent." –Ian Rankin
"[David Peace is] transforming the genre with passion and style." –George Pelecanos
"Peace has single-handedly established the genre of Yorkshire Noir, and mightily satisfying it is." –
Yorkshire Post "Peace is a manic James Joyce of the crime novel . . . invoking the horror of grim lives, grim crimes, and grim times." –
Sleazenation "A tour de force of crime fiction which confirms David Peace's reputation as one of the most important names in contemporary crime literature." –
Crime Time "A compelling and devastating body of work that pushes Peace to the forefront of British writing." –
Time Out "[Peace] exposes a side of life which most of us would prefer to ignore." –
Daily Mail "A writer of immense talent and power. . . . If Northern Noir is the crime fashion of the moment, Peace is its most brilliant designer." –
The Times "Peace has found his own voice–full of dazzling, intense poetry and visceral violence." –
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