"One of the wittiest and most appealing novels of the summer."
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Globe and Mail (Canada) "Darkly humorous writing, filled with witty banter, is the trademark of this mystery series, perfect for fans of European crime novels with a comic flair."
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Library Journal "Distinctively sardonic, and told with a deceptively digressive style that mirrors Brenner's deductive process, this wild ride careens unpredictably to a hair-raising, hilarious climax worthy of the brothers Coen."
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Publishers Weekly "This award-winning series reads like Elmore Leonard meets Ken Bruen--in Vienna, with Tom Robbins offering frequent asides. A dizzying treat mixing comedy and hard-boiled mystery."
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Booklist Praise for Brenner and God"Simon Brenner, the hero of Wolf Haas's marvelous series of crime thrillers, is a wildly likable and original character--a delightful and unexpected hero to show up in this noble and enduring genre."
--Jonathan Demme, Oscar-winning director of The Silence of the Lambs "A must for crime fiction lovers with a sense of humor: In Simon Brenner, Wolf Haas has created a protagonist so real and believable that I sometimes wanted to tap him on the shoulder and point him in the right direction!"
--Andrey Kurkov, author of Death and the Penguin
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Brenner and God is one of the cleverest--and most thoroughly enjoyable--mysteries that I've read in a long time. Wolf Haas is the real deal, and his arrival on the American book scene is long overdue."
--Carl Hiaasen, author of Sick Puppy "A meticulously plotted, dark, and often very funny ride."
--The Millions "
Brenner and God is a humdinger . . . a sockdollager of an action yarn, revealed via the smart-ass, self-effacing narrative voice that's a sort of trademark of author Wolf Haas."
--Austin Chronicle
"[A] superb translation of one of Austria's finest crime novels . . . Haas never loses the thread of investigation, even as he introduces off-beat characters and a very complex plot . . . This is the first of the Brenner novels in English. We can only hope for more, soon."
--Globe and Mail (Canada)
"Even as Haas darkens the mood of this sly and entertaining novel, he maintains its sardonically irreverent tone."
--Barnes & Noble Review "A pacey and gripping read."
--Euro Crime "A gleaming gem of a novel."
--Crimespree Magazine
"This quirkily funny kidnapping caper marks the first appearance in English of underdog sleuth Simon Brenner . . . Austrian author Haas brings a wry sense of humor . . . American readers will look forward to seeing more of Herr Simon."
--Publishers Weekly Praise for The Bone Man "Darkly comic . . . American mystery fans should enjoy Haas's quirky, digressive storytelling style."
--Publishers Weekly
"It's a novel that leaves you laughing even as you work to solve the mystery."
--Globe and Mail (Canada) "A brilliant book . . . Already among the greats of mystery fiction."
--Book Devil "The most original figure here is the narrator, who hovers above the action with matter-of-fact detachment, ever alert for moments when he can swoop down and set you straight about what's going on or change the subject entirely."
--Kirkus Reviews Praise for Resurrection "It's truly amazing to see Brenner finally put the pieces together . . . Add a narrator whose rapid-fire monologue piles additional layers of digression atop Brenner's own circumlocutions, and you have the shaggiest detective currently working the field."
--Kirkus Reviews "If you like the Coen brothers, you will adore Inspector Brenner."
--Globe and Mail (Canada)