Rick Riordan

Critical Praise:

"As soon as you start reading Riordan, you understand the acclaim. His voice is fresh yet sure, with insights so trenchant they nearly provoke tears. And Riordan's characters, even the minor ones, are achingly believable."

—Booklist, starred review, on Cold Springs

"Riordan writes so well about the people and topography of his Texas hometown that he quickly marks the territory as his own."

—Chicago Tribune

"There's a reason why this guy keeps winning awards....a master stylist. I can't wait for his next."

—Harlan Coben

"Raise your margarita to Rick Riordan.... This tale of revenge and remorse sizzles and skids like drops of water on a hot skillet."

—Texas Monthly

"Starts off with a literal bang and then gathers speed from there."

—Entertainment Weekly

"If not the king of Texas crime writing, Rick Riordan is certainly among the princes in a royal family that already includes James Lee Burke."

—The Denver Post

"A heady nightcap of sass and suspense with a twist of mayhem."

—The Austin Chronicle

"Sarcastic humor, memorable characters, and spectacular action scenes round out a spellbinding adventure."

—Library Journal

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