Sympathy for the Devil
- Published: 1 August 2011
- ISBN: 9781409027928
- Imprint: Vintage Digital
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 544
A dark and compelling read from a writer who knows his world from the inside out - a very impressive debut. I can't wait for Marks's next
M. R. Hall
A sublime piece of crime writing... Sympathy for Devil is a breathtaking debut. It is perfectly plotted, often eerie, always evocative, and utterly thrilling throughout
Bookgeeks.co.uk
A thrilling debut novel - Catrin Price is an engaging heroine
Kate Ellis
Britain's best loved retired dope dealer shows unexpected talents in this debut thriller.
The Independent
Complex thriller
Jane Jackman, Independent
Howard Marks has squatter's rights in the world of crime. And it shows
Graham Hurley
I really enjoyed it and loved the central character of Detective Catrin Price and closed the book wanting to read more of her in future books.
Books and Writers blog
Pacey and exhilarating
Laura Wilson, Guardian
The narrative has a convincing air when dealing with Cardiff, the forensic background, rock music and, above all, pharmacological details.
Andrew Taylor, Spectator