“Westlake’s sweetly consecrated hero, at once disconcertingly direct and utterly clueless, will bring you to your feet cheering for his impossible cause.” - Kirkus Reviews
“This delightful mixture of mirth and mystery is classic Westlake.” – Booklist
“An unalloyed pleasure.” – Publishers Weekly
“This newly republished stand-alone caper novel with a twist is full of quirky characters and Westlake’s trademark humor…. It’s a quiet little gem that you’ll want to keep and reread.” - Book Reporter
“It doesn’t matter whether you care about religious orders or real estate law, Westlake’s writing makes for another winner.” – Borg.com