[A] deft and gracious crime novel-- "Booklist on The Judge"

Page-turning . . . the balance of plot and character is perfect-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Ambassador"

A gritty whodunit that packs an unexpected punch-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Ambassador"

Colt doesn't pull any punches and plays fair with the reader before the satisfying reveal. Fans of Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels interested in a grittier private investigator will be eager to see more of Roark-- "Publishers Weekly on Death at Fort Devens"

Excellent . . . balances a gripping plot with further development of Roark's character. Jeremiah Healy fans looking for a new Beantown hero will be eager for more-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Back Bay Blues"

A classical mystery with an honor-bound detective and a keen sense of place . . . Roark is genuinely likeable (not too tough, but not a patsy)-- "The New York Times on Back Bay Blues"

Roark's skill at his job is displayed amid a gift for self-conscious mockery . . . There's plenty of room for detection and a blood-soaked finale-- "Booklist on Back Bay Blues"

Entertaining . . . Like Philip Marlowe - or Robert Parker's Spenser - Andy has a sharp eye for telling detail and male haberdashery-- "Publishers Weekly on The Off-Islander"

Lots of attitude-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Off-Islander"

Fluent writing with a forward push . . . A fine, rumbustious story-- "Booklist"