I reckon Caroline Lawrence's second Western Mystery may well be better even than her first P K Pinkerton case. I enjoyed myself tremendously from the start. * BOOKWITCH *
...such a pleasure to read in so many ways. * FOR WINTER NIGHTS *
You must read this book, if only to find out how a spittoon can save your life! It is thrilling, well-written and utterly engrossing, and it cannot be recommended highly enough...superbly good...you will not want to put it down until the final shot has rung out and the murderer is revealed. * THE BOOKBAG *
...there is much to commend in this book that makes it worthwhile for child readers. But they will want to read it - and should read it - because it truly is a cracking read that they can happily get lost in. * THOUGHTS FROM THE HEARTHFIRE *
the plot is a high-octane, roistering, cliffhanger-filled ride through the Wild West and P.K. the most interesting and unusual protagonist in Junior fiction. * BOOK MAVEN MARY *
It's a terrific story, very pacey, full of danger and cliff-hangers, with an intricate plot and masses of atmosphere. But for me the best thing is the characters...The P.K. Pinkerton Mysteries are original, they're page turners - and they're very funny. I'd recommend them very, very strongly for readers of eight and up. Fun to read aloud, too, with each chapter the perfect length to read at a sitting. -- Sue Purkiss * AN AWFULLY BIG BLOG ADVENTURE *
pacy and full of period detail. -- Nicolette Jones * SUNDAY TIMES *
...there is something precious about this book...The story is a gem. Not that you would expect less from Caroline Lawrence...A wonderful story with a wonderful character by a wonderful author. * JE TOWEY *
A fun-totting, rip-roaring tale * DAILY RECORD *
I've learned so much about American history from reading these books, and in a thoroughly enjoyable way. This second volume is exciting, entertaining and intruiging ... highly recommended. * FANTASTIC READS *
With plenty of Wild West slang and an engaging cast of colourful gunslingers, gamblers and cowboys, Caroline Lawrence brings a mid-19th century frontier town vividly to life in this intricately-plotted and very funny page-turner. P.K. makes a compelling and unique hero and readers will delight in following all the entertaining twists and turns of this great fun adventure. * BOOKTRUST *
With plenty of Wild West slang and an engaging cast of colourful gunslingers, gamblers and cowboys, Caroline Lawrence brings a mid-19th century frontier town vividly to life in this very funny page-turner. P.K. makes a compelling and unique hero and readers will delight in following all the entertaining twists and turns of this fun adventure. * BEST BOOK GUIDE *
This is a wonderful sequel ... fun and exciting * VICKY THINKS *
P.K.'s straight-shooting personality, integrity and good heart make readers want to follow him to the ends of the Earth ... A warm, wise, wild and woolly second offering in the Western Mysteries series. * KIRKUS - starred review *
