'One of the most compelling crime novels I have ever read. My shaking hand was turning pages. What a debut. Patrick Quinlan is the great new crime writer of his generation.' -- Carolyn Chute, New York Times bestselling author o 20050405 'An engrossing thriller that takes an aging bomb-maker on the lam, a couple of very dangerous hit men, some small-time crooks and a girl who who was paying attention in self-defense class, and weaves a can't miss sizzler of a story. Patrick Quinlan creates a memorable character in Smoke Dugan and a story that keeps you guessing.' -- James Siegel (author of DERAILED and DETOUR) 20050501 'Smoked is one cool read. Tough, suspenseful, gritty and raw. I enjoyed the hell out of it.' -- Victor Gischler (author of GUN MONKEYS and SUICIDE 20050501 'Characters to care about, even the no-goods. Readers who can tolerate the bloodbaths may be bearing early witness to the arrival of a major talent' -- Kirkus Reviews 20060215 'Smoked is a first novel rich in characters, lovingly drawn and mercilessly executed' -- The Times 20060401 'Certainly one of the better debut thrillers I've read this year' -- Shotsmag 20060424 'Smoked is a shocking, violent read, jam-packed with action and a cast of incredible characters' -- Independent Weekly (Australia) 20060502 'Edgy and smart all the way. In a word: Gripping!' -- Gold Coast Bulletin (Australia) 20060502 'With its interweaving story-lines, itsjuxtaposition of brutal violence and humour, its blundering bad guys and slick dialogue, Smoked" fits neatly into post-Tarantino crime cool' -- Good Reading (Australia) 20060512 'Cue kidnapping, explosions, beatings, murders and car chases aplenty. Pacey, punchy and raw, this is one self assured debut' -- The Australian Way 20060516 'Cool in unexpected ways' -- Adelaide Matters 20060701 'Tightly plotted, confidently written and very hip' -- Observer 20060423 'Packed with adrenalin, violence and an all-too-credible set of New York characters' -- The Times 20060701
