“Plenty of historical detail, loads of twists and turns, and a hilarious tale of criminal ineptitude”

“Diverting … The main draw is high-spirited Jack, with his Bertie Woosterish commentary. Fans of offbeat Tudor mysteries will clamor for more”

“Steeped in the rich, bawdy background of sixteenth-century London . . . Enough suspects and red herrings to keep mystery fans intrigued”

“An enjoyable jaunt through mid-16th century England . . . The novel's energetic pace never flags”

“The improbably and delightfully humorous protagonist moves the story to a surprising conclusion”

“Jecks brings the seamy side of Tudor London to life through rich, atmospheric descriptions of its taverns, brothels and streets”

“Engrossing . . . Plot twists abound, but the novel's greatest strength is its jaunty tone, plunging the reader into raucous Elizabethan England”