Industry Reviews
"Deceit, treachery, and betrayal are the names of the game....The action is fun and fast paced in this thriller romp!" High praise for the intense vision of STEPHEN ROMANO and "RESURRECTION EXPRESS"
"The pace never slackens in Romano's superior debut thriller....[A] complex, multilayered storyline. Few will anticipate the plot twists or the extremely satisfying resolution." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Cinematic, hyperkinetic, action-packed!" --Jeff Abbott, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Last Minute"
"Compelling, devastating, and brutal, with battle-hardened prose and relentless energy, Stephen Romano has crafted one hell of a first novel. A juiced-up, whacked-out, back-to-the-wall book that reads like a ride through the Knife and Gun Club on the night of a full moon, riding the Resurrection Express will leave you dizzy from betrayal, speechless from reversals, and quite possibly battered and broken by its revelations." --Greg Rucka, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Alpha" and creator of the Eisner Award-winning "Queen & Country" series
"Stephen Romano's taut prose is as unrelentingly violent and brutal as the story he tells. "Resurrection Express" is a killer debut that demands attention. A scorching read." --Brian Azzarello, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Joker" and creator of the Eisner Award-winning "100 Bullets" series
"Stephen Romano's imagination is so scary-brilliant, you should be required to obtain a controlled dangerous substance license before opening "Resurrection Express.""--Duane Swierczynski, author of the Anthony, Barry, Macavity, and Shamus Award-nominated Charlie Hardie series
""Resurrection Express" whipsaws along at 100 mph, with so much momentum that the reader feels like if he hits one bump, he'll go straight through the windshield."--Tom Piccirilli, author of the International Thriller Writers' Award-winning novel "The Cold Spot"
"A high-voltage blast! Stephen Romano's action scenes are light-years ahead of the pack, fueled by muscular prose, terrifying villains, and Elroy Coffin--a protagonist for the ages. "Resurrection Express" is one of the finest examples I've encountered of noir's evolution into the twenty-first century."--Blake Crouch, acclaimed author of "Run," "Snowbound," and "Abandon"
""Resurrection Express" is a rip-snortin' white-knuckle ride. . . . A page-turner that sinks its teeth into you and won't let go. Stephen Romano has created a meal you will want to swallow whole--it's that hard to put down. His damaged protagonist, Elroy Coffin, is a compelling computer freak with criminal skills who you can't help but root for. A savage and vicious little tale that fans of Don Winslow will lap up. Highly recommended!"--Don Coscarelli, award-winning director of cult classics "Phantasm," "Bubba Ho-tep," and "The Beastmaster" "Unshakable suspense....Romano relies on sharp instincts and scary-smart strategy over chance to give his hero nine lives, and he layers in plenty of depth beyond expertly drawn tech-thriller aspects....A must read for followers of Andrew Vachss and Charlie Huston." "Gripping...[a] complex multifaceted novel starring hard-ass people battling for lead dog position in what will be shortlisted as one of the top thrillers of the year."
