"A perfect example of hard-boiled, sexy pulp fiction. In other words, it is fun and keeps you turning pages." - Book Reporter<br /><br />"This is Lawrence Block at his most unforgiving." - San Francisco Book Review<br /><br />"A brutal story of sexual passion and bloody punishment." - Retrenders<br /><br />"This collection is a must-read for both established fans and those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of being introduced to Block’s work." - Crime Fiction Lover<br /><br />"Entertaining and twisted." - PopCults <br /><br />"If you like your pulp fiction a bit on the raw side, you may want to make a trip to the <i>Borderline</i>. I’m glad I did." - Professor Mondo<br /><br />"it’s as raw and visceral as anything you’ll find in bookstores today." - October Country<br /><br />"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<br /><br />"An important addition to Block’s library and a must read for his fans<i>." - Book Reporter</i><br /><br />“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<br /><br />“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<br /><br />“Block’s inimitable craftsmanship shines through, along with flashes of his signature wit.”<i> – </i>Booklist<br /><br />"Packs plenty of vicarious thrills, sexual titillation, and taboo breaking." - Publisher's Weekly