| “…a powerful and compelling first effort that promises good things to come from Schwegel.” -Chicago Sun Times
“Schwegel's sympathetic protagonist and fast-paced action turns out an impressive, gripping first novel." - Publisher's Weekly
“Readers at last can enjoy a tough-gal yarn with heaps of moral ambiguity and good guys gone bad. In the end, it's clear that Mack isn't your average cop. And considering the company she keeps, that's
probably just as well."-San Francisco Chronicle
"Credible cop background and evocative Chicago scenes add to the pleasures of this memorable first novel." -Booklist Magazine
“Schwegel, who writes about police work with authority ("It's like hide-and-seek and my .38 is a heavy toy," she has Smack think as a bust develops), has created a tough and original character. At 32, Smack is as honest as they come…” –Chicago Tribune
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