The Comedy is Finished

"The characters are well drawn, the dialog flows, and the chapters speed by, making for a breezy, solid read. This late discovery is a welcomed treat for Westlake's many fans. A natural for all mystery collections." - Library Journal

"One of the best Westlake novels I've read." - Washington Post

"A terrifying sprint for redemption and rescue with the reader kept in agonizing suspense until the literal last page. Not to be missed." - Mystery Scene

"A tense, compelling story...painfully insightful...[readers will] be hard-pressed to put the book down." - Booklist

"Halfway into January and we already have the first great book of 2012...some of the finest work of the author's career. And that is truly saying something." - Vince Keenan

"We're all in the presence of the master one last time." - Open Letters Review

"Sharply written and insightful...a worthy addition to Westlake's lengthy catalogue." - Publishers Weekly

"Unexpectedly moving." - Detectives Beyond Borders

"...a master at the top of his game." - Slacker Heroes

"Surprisingly emotionally potent...God bless Charles Ardai and Hard Case Crime." - Barnes & Noble Ransom Notes

"A real page turner...Westlake's book is hot with fear, remorse, lust and violence..." - Ed Gorman

"Westlake is a master of ratcheting up the tension...the book is highly recommended." - Bill Crider

"A masterful little gem." - In Reference to Murder