“Picks and Shovels… is note perfect…Despite cultural entropy, corruption, greed and all the betrayals there’s a core of hope and honor in the story too.” – Stephen Fry

“Cory Doctorow writes as few authors do, with tech world savvy and real world moral clarity. A true storyteller for our times.” – John Scalzi

“Not only is Marty Hench an absolutely compelling narrator, but the story, which explores the relationship between computers and crime, is exciting, surprising, and full of suspense. Doctorow’s fan base extends well beyond the boundaries of sf, and this novel is a wonderful gift to his fans.” – Booklist

“You won’t put this book down – it’s too much fun. I was there when it all began. Doctorow’s characters and their story are real.” – Dan’l Lewin, CEO and President of the Computer History Museum

“Righteously satisfying…A fascinating tale of financial skullduggery, long cons, and the delivery of ice-cold revenge.” – Booklist on The Bezzle

“Cory Doctorow is one of our most important science fiction authors.” -Kim Stanley Robinson

“Cory Doctorow doesn’t just write about the future–I think he lives there!” -Kelly Link

“Another winner from an sf wizard.” – Booklist on Red Team Blues

“Absorbing and ruthless.” – Library Journal on Red Team Blues

“A cleareyed warning…With unconventional gumshoe Martin at the helm, fans can expect good things from the series to come.” – Publishers Weekly on Red Team Blues