Vinyl Detective is proving to be a very amenable companion to have on a treasure hunt. This is one vinyl nerd you won't mind spending time with - Kirkus Reviews
Great premise, great fun. Keep 'em coming. Booklist
Cartmel treats music and records seriously, plays his strange characters for laughs, and provides a bit of danger and some unexpected twists in this affectionate nod to the vagaries of rock stardom.
- Publishers Weekly
There is just something so appealing, quirky and well, relatable about the cast of characters - MyBigHonkinBlog
a great piece of detective fiction with characters that feel authentic. I recommend it to fans of the first novel as well as fans of quirky detective stories. GeekHardshow.com
Polished, fast-paced and a ton of fun, this is a fantastic read that is easy to get lost in. The Crime Review
Cartmel does a brilliant job of writing outlandish characters, that can be humorous and deadly, but not cliches or tropes - Atomic Moo
The book hooks you fast for an intriguing ride that will only serve to whet your appetite for more books in this series. Mystery Scene
Quite fun, especially if you appreciate older music forms and can sympathize with the feeling of finding just the right rare record hidden in a dusty corner. - Seattle Book Review
PRAISE FOR THE VINYL DETECTIVE
An irresistible blend of murder, mystery and music... our protagonist seeks to find the rarest of records - and incidentally solve a murder, right a great historical injustice and, if he's very lucky, avoid dying in the process. Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
The Vinyl Detective is one of the sharpest and most original characters I've seen for a long time. David Quantick, Emmy Award-winning producer of VEEP
Crime fiction as it should be, played loud through a valve amp and Quad speakers. No digital writing here, it's warm and rich. Every delicate pop and crackle adding character and flavour. Witty, charming and filled with exciting solos. Quite simply: groovy. Guy Adams, critically acclaimed author of The Clown Service
marvelously inventive and endlessly fascinating
Publishers Weekly
This charming mystery feels as companionable as a leisurely afternoon trawling the vintage shops with a good friend.
Booklist (starred review)
