Borderline (Hard Case Crime) (Hard Case Crime Novels)

This is Lawrence Block at his most unforgiving. - San Francisco Book Review

A brutal story of sexual passion and bloody punishment. - Retrenders

This collection is a must-read for both established fans and those who haven't yet had the pleasure of being introduced to Block's work. - Crime Fiction Lover

Entertaining and twisted. - PopCults

If you like your pulp fiction a bit on the raw side, you may want to make a trip to the Borderline. I'm glad I did. - Professor Mondo

it's as raw and visceral as anything you'll find in bookstores today. - October Country

Borderline is a visceral punch in the gut. It's characters play their parts perfectly, rounding out the plot in a crime style that makes for a perfect, quick read. Block once again proves himself to be a Grand Master of mystery. - As The Plot Thins

An important addition to Block's library and a must read for his fans. - Book Reporter

An edgy story pulsing with sex and violence; his wry sense of humor; a sobering sense of devastation; and all-around expertly crafted prose. what else can I say except it's an excellent story, up to Block's high standard. - Pulp Serenade

Talk about your page turner. I read this, something I rarely do, in a single sitting just because of its bitter and brutal force. ...you see a great writer busy creating a realm exclusively his own. - Ed Gorman's Blog

Block's inimitable craftsmanship shines through, along with flashes of his signature wit. - Booklist

Packs plenty of vicarious thrills, sexual titillation, and taboo breaking. - Publisher's Weekly