"[A] suspenseful, well-plotted neo-noir set in L.A....Readers will want to see more of Darvelle--a quirky, thoughtful detective with a wry sense of humor and a philosophical bent. Though serious about his work, he doesn't take himself too seriously." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A detective with a philosophical bent has echoes of notably introspective California sleuths from Phillip Marlowe to Harry Bosch. Extensive descriptions of greater LA provide a suitable backdrop for a complex mystery." -- Kirkus Reviews

"This is the type of mystery that fans will cheer for...Readers who miss the real, gritty, 'Elmore Leonard'-type detectives with gut instincts will love this one.... The only thing to say here is: Mr. Craven, bring John Darvelle back! -- Suspense Magazine

"a terrific, fast-paced read. Michael Craven has captured perfectly the forbidden and deadly atmosphere of Hollywood at its darkest and deadliest....We are hopeful that this is the start of a series.... Fans of the great Elmore Leonard, Philip Marlow, and Jim Rockford will love this read." -- New York Journal of Books

"It's...entertaining to follow along with the ever confident John Darvelle." -- Mysterious Reviews

"I was hooked.... Plot points and future setups for twists are intertwined with asides and quirks that, frankly, make me laugh more than I ever have (or ever thought possible) inside a mystery novel." -- Three Guys One Book

"BODY COPY absolutely fucking rocks. It's funny, tense, smart. It's a classic PI novel, with a lead character who might be the coolest PI in the history of the genre. If you like hot chicks, nice waves, muscle cars, and good mysteries, you'll dig this book. Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiassen should be proud, there's finally a writer to carry on their tradition." -- James Frey, aut