Critical Praise

"A novel of substance…reveals the subtlety of [Robert Clark’s] artistry and the profundity of his vision. "

———Merle Rubin, The Wall Street Journal

"Strong, brooding…Clark’s most striking achievement is Herbert’s ambiguity, making it appear at once vulnerable and threatening. "

———Dan Cryer, Newsday

"Complex…intriguing…a fascinating and timely journey into the American psyche. "

———Barbara Lloyd McMichael, Seattle Times

"The long ruminations of Mr. White…give the book its intensity and mystery. "

———The New Yorker

"As thrilling as it is unnerving…Could have been written by Dashiell Hammett or James Crumley--at their best. "

———Greil Marcus, Esquire