"Vinyl Detective is proving to be a very amenable companion to have on a treasure hunt. This is one vinyl nerd you won't mind spending time with " - Kirkus Reviews "Great premise, great fun. Keep 'em coming." Booklist "Cartmel treats music and records seriously, plays his strange characters for laughs, and provides a bit of danger and some unexpected twists in this affectionate nod to the vagaries of rock stardom." - Publishers Weekly "There is just something so appealing, quirky and well, relatable about the cast of characters" - MyBigHonkinBlog "a great piece of detective fiction with characters that feel authentic. I recommend it to fans of the first novel as well as fans of quirky detective stories." GeekHardshow.com "Polished, fast-paced and a ton of fun, this is a fantastic read that is easy to get lost in.

" The Crime Review "Cartmel does a brilliant job of writing outlandish characters, that can be humorous and deadly, but not cliches or tropes" - Atomic Moo "The book hooks you fast for an intriguing ride that will only serve to whet your appetite for more books in this series." Mystery Scene.