Mr. Clarinet

"Stone's adrenaline-packed debut is not for the faint of heart . . . but readers accustomed to the grittiest of pulp fiction won't be deterred . . .this thriller introduces a fresh voice that fans of hardboiled fiction won't want to miss" -- Publishers Weekly

"A first-class thriller that is equal parts hard-boiled Raymond Chandler mystery and voodoo-powered crime-fiction masterwork...Featuring a fascinatingly complex protagonist whose sense of honor is surpassed only by his brutality, and some absolutely jaw-dropping plot twists - all against the shockingly stark backdrop of Haiti - Stone's debut is a spellbinding thriller of the highest order." -- Chicago Tribune

Gritty and unremittingly dark, replete with supervillains, Mr. Clarinet pays homage to pulp fiction and film noir. -- The Guardian

The search for the next 'big thing' in the literary world is a dangerous business, but we think we may just have found him in Nick Stone. -- The Observer

Painstakingly researched, effectively written and well conceived, it deserves all of its pre-release hype. -- Big Issue in the North

This is a hotshot debut novel. If you trust my judgment, buy it. -- The Independent on Sunday

If there's one thing you must do in 2006, curl up and read Mr Clarinet by Nick Stone. -- Daily Express

This is crime fiction at its zenith, challenging, compelling and with an insight that delves deep under the skin. -- Crimespree

"This is a book for which the common superlatives, 'gripping, ' 'riveting, 'gritty' and 'dark' are simply inadequate. From the first chapter, Mr. Clarinet spins the reader on a whirlwind tour of both the underbelly of the Third World and the basest depths of the human soul." -- BookPage

"Gritty, fascinating. . . . Stone's exquisite writing, affinity for characters and ability to capture Haiti's atmosphere fuel Mr. Clarinet." -- Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel