From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Matt Scudder, bestseller Block's extraordinary private detective, has been around for almost 30 years, and if his aging has been neither gentle nor graceful, it's certainly been eventful. In his stellar 16th outing (after 2001's
Hope to Die), the 60-something Scudder proves to be as tough and resilient as ever when faced with the slickest, sickest killer to ever test his mettle. Fans won't be surprised that the killer is linked to the unresolved murders of
Hope to Die or that Elaine and Scudder may become the fiend's target. The narrative smoothly shifts between Scudder's point-of-view and the thoughts and actions of the killer, whose ingenuity, daring and pure viciousness sear the pages. Aware of the danger but without a clue to the person behind the threat, Scudder and Elaine are forced into a protective siege while Scudder uses all his skills to probe the mystery. Series fans will welcome the familiar characters and places that have become such an important part of Scudder's universe: TJ, Mick Ballou, Grogan's Bar, the AA meeting spots. Add them together with some brilliant twists and one gets a thrilling, satisfying concoction brewed by a master storyteller in top form.
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Another powerful meditation on mortality in thriller's clothing (Kirkus Reviews )
"An unforgettable tale of violence, death and deceit." (Lansing State Journal )
"Shows what a real crime novel can be in the hands of a master craftsman." (ReviewingTheEvidence.com )
"A thrilling, satisfying concotion brewed by a master storyteller in top form." (Publishers Weekly (starred review) )
"[A] mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense." (Library Journal )
"Block, as always, takes his readers on a wildly entertaining ride." (Buffalo News )
"[Block] ratches up the suspense with breathtaking results as only a skilled, inventive and talented writer can do." (Orlando Sentinel )
"A page-turning work of art." (Toronto Sun )
"Block, who couldn't write a dull scene even if he tried to, is in fine form here." (Los Angeles Times )
"A welcome addition to the Scudder mythos." (Bookreporter.com )
"A welcome addition to the Scudder mythos." (Bookreporter.com )
"The wit and thoughtfulness of which makes one feel better about how much one enjoyed the (very) grisly bits." (Daily Telegraph (London) ** selected ALL THE FLOWER ARE DYING as one of the best American thrillers of the year )