Of Speak of the Devil, Cogdill writes, "Hawke doesn't reinvent the private eye novel, but he does imbue it with a new and likable hero, a solid story that is reminiscent of early Lawrence Block and nonstop action. Speak of the Devil's straightforward story -- and refreshing lack of gimmicks -- makes for an entertaining novel." She adds, "Hawke packs Speak of the Devil with a breathless pace and hairpin turns. Characters are well drawn and [P.I. Fritz Malone's] complicated history and his inherent sense of right and wrong are excitingly explored."
Cogdill also enjoyed Jar City, writing, "... Arnaldur Indriddason also weaves in a suspenseful plot and rich characters to make Jar City an exciting mystery. If the dialogue at times seems a little stilted, blame it on the translation from Icelandic."
Read her entire reviews here.
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