“Film noir has provided the frame story for a wealth of crime fiction, and now Estleman adds another sterling entry to the growing list

… Classic-movie fans who don’t know this series should be ashamed of themselves.” —Booklist, starred review

“Estleman effortlessly melds film history with a whodunit … clever and surprising. Film noir buffs will be in heaven.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Fans of Estleman will enjoy the wealth of film detail that fills out the story. Classic noir tropes are deployed with levels of glitz and power that Spade and Marlowe never imagined.” —Library Journal