"Funny, clever and sweet... The good news is that there is a lot of Mortimer's ridiculousness in all this." —The Sunday Times

"A surprisingly serious debut novel... a remarkably dark and gritty tale of... estate murder, law and order mystery, and honey-trap romance... it's a bit unusual... you'll love it." —The Independent

"Contains the funniest description of somebody having a bath that you're ever likely to read." —Daily Express

"Mortimer conveys an infectious joy in his own oddity, and... a sweetness to his worldview that makes his writing gently poignant." —The Telegraph

"It's as hilarious and surreal as you would expect... stuffed with laugh-out-loud moments." —Daily Mail

"As funny, idiosyncratic, and full of squirrels as you'd expect. It's also really rather lovely." —Heat, book of the month

“[A] punchy page-turner starring a quirky character who must leave his comfort zone to unravel a complicated knot of mysteries….will appeal to readers of Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project… and Nita Prose's The Maid.” —Booklist

“Comedian Mortimer’s quirky debut novel follows a hapless protagonist on the adventure of a lifetime… The author’s comedy chops translate well to Gary’s deadpan voice… and he never lets the frantic pace flag. Here’s hoping Mortimer has more mysteries up his sleeve.”—Publishers Weekly

“(F)illed with witty dialogue and a distinctive quirkiness…. This whodunit’s memorable characters help set it apart from more traditional crime fiction. Will appeal to readers who appreciate a healthy dose of eccentric humor with their murder mysteries.” —Library Journal

“The first novel by British comedian and memoirist Mortimer is a rom-com and mystery packaged in one…. Quirky, self-aware… You’ll root for a happy ending.”—Kirkus Reviews