Fresh, original, authentic and gritty - should be an instant classic * Lee Child *
What more do you want from a debut than
a unique protagonist and a cracking plotline? A
smart, thought-provoking crime read with
bags of heart and humanity -- Mari Hannah
The story
races along at a cracking pace,
lots of tension in the twists and turns, and Jimmy is
hugely engaging and complex. It's
a rare skill to develop a sympathetic character with such a chequered history for whom one so wants a happy ending. A
deeply satisfying read -- Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange
Intricate, expertly paced with a shocking conclusion. The dialogue is
on-point, the narrative is
flawless and Jimmy is
a character you root for from page one. Believe me when I say this,
Trevor Wood has a bright future in the world of crime fiction.
Simply superb -- M W Craven, author of The Puppet Show
I can safely say it will be huge . . .
Flying through it. It's a
brilliant read and
I love Jimmy -- Patricia Gibney
A
superbly written trip through the shadows of my hometown with
a unique protagonist as a tour guide -- Robert Scragg
Superb and
going to make serious waves.
Love it -- Rob Parker
Brings a
fresh voice and a
totally original perspective to the 'detective as outsider'. A homeless man, traumatised and violent, makes
an unusual hero, but a hero
with wit and courage who will win readers' hearts -- Isabelle Grey
I've just finished
The Man on the Street, and I hugely enjoyed it.
Wood is the real thing. I recently read the last Rebus, and it absolutely stands up to that level. It's
smart, witty, compassionate and real, and the dialogue is brilliant. It's
a fine thriller with something to say - and it feels like
a blast of fresh air in the genre
-- Stef Penney, author of The Tenderness of Wolves
Wood's
vivid evocation of Newcastle takes us into the depths of the city, and through Jimmy - our unlikely investigator - delivers
an unsparing examination of life on the streets * Val McDermid *
The characters are great and the descriptions of life on the streets are heartbreakingly convincing
* Literary Review *
An
impressive debut, offering
unsentimental insights into the everyday lives of people who end up on the streets * Sunday Times *
Wood has done his research to create
a credible and compassionate tale of society's most marginalised. Crime fans will welcome the arrival of Sherlock Homeless * Sunday Times Crime Club (Star Pick) *
Solid plotting, strong characterisation and a
likable and sympathetic protagonist add up to an
assured debut * Guardian *
Wood's vivid evocation of Newcastle takes us into the depths of the city, and through Jimmy - our unlikely investigator - delivers
an unsparing examination of life on the streets * Val McDermid *
