“An extremely entertaining historical/urban fantasy that I read quickly and eagerly.” – SF Signal
“A lot of fun, with a villain you’ll love to hate.” – Adventures Fantastic
“A mix of noir and fantasy elements is a stroke of fun and excitement from author Ari Marmell.” – Retrenders
“Hot Lead Cold Iron is Ari Marmell’s most imaginative and strongest book so far in career. Give it a shot if you love to read lone-wolf PI stories or love historical crime mysteries or simply innovative urban fantasies. This one didn’t disappoint in the slightest.” – Fantasy Book Critic
“For those looking to venture into a new cross-genre, Hot Lead is one series that has my recommendation.” – Project Fandom
“Gives the hardboiled genre a truly magical revamp.” – MuggleNet
“Mick Oberon is a delight and by the time the book was over, I felt like I made a hilariously grumpy friend. It’s a lot of fun, and Marmell is an author I really want to hit it big. He deserves it, and this book shows a lot of his strengths.” – Bookworm Blues
“This book opens with fists swinging, and barely pauses to take a breath.” – My Bookish Ways
“The book does a nice job of never tipping its hand, with a climax that delivers on all aspects.” – Bookgasm
“The author leaves the door wide open for a sequel, and that’s just fine: the book is thoroughly entertaining, and Mick is a likable guy with whom we’d enjoy spending some more time. Urban-fantasy fans should be all over this one.” – Booklist starred review
“Gripping fantastical….engaging….the potent mix of gangsters, magic, Fae politics, and a strega on the warpath makes for a ride that never touches the brakes. Marmell expertly maximizes the thrills, leaving the reader with a lingering desire for a magic wand and a glass of warm milk.” ̶ Publishers Weekly starred review
