"A perfect example of hard-boiled, sexy pulp fiction. In other words, it is fun and keeps you turning pages." - Book Reporter "This is Lawrence Block at his most unforgiving." - San Francisco Book Review "A brutal story of sexual passion and bloody punishment." - Retrenders "This collection is a must-read for both established fans and those who ... Read morehaven’t yet had the pleasure of being introduced to Block’s work." - Crime Fiction Lover "Entertaining and twisted." - PopCults  "If you like your pulp fiction a bit on the raw side, you may want to make a trip to the Borderline. I’m glad I did." - Professor Mondo "it’s as raw and visceral as anything you’ll find in bookstores today." - October Country "Borderline is a visceral punch in the gut. It’s characters play their parts perfectly, rounding out the plot in a crime style that makes for a perfect, quick read. Block once again proves himself to be a Grand Master of mystery." - As The Plot Thins "An important addition to Block’s library and a must read for his fans." - Book Reporter “An edgy story pulsing with sex and violence; his wry sense of humor; a sobering sense of devastation; and all-around expertly crafted prose. what else can I say except it's an excellent story, up to Block's high standard.” – Pulp Serenade “Talk about your page turner. I read this, something I rarely do, in a single sitting just because of its bitter and brutal force. ...you see a great writer busy creating a realm exclusively his own.” – Ed Gorman’s Blog “Block’s inimitable craftsmanship shines through, along with flashes of his signature wit.” – Booklist "Packs plenty of vicarious thrills, sexual titillation, and taboo breaking." - Publisher's Weekly Show Less