"It’s scary how very good the master was from the start. With beautifully flowing prose and a gripping storyline, this rereleased novel is a must for McBain’s fans and lovers of hard crime tales." - Book Devil<i><br /><br />"So Nude, So Dead </i>carries us off into the seedy world [of] hophead jazz musicians, a world where a reefer stick can send a promising young pianist into the arms of heroin, and the arms of any number of amorous young women, be they half-Chinese strippers, supper club singers or just hangers-on.<i>" - The Rap Sheet</i><br /><br /><i>"So Nude, So Dead</i> is a remarkable glimpse Ed McBain’s early efforts and the evidence of his amazing talents is apparent throughout." - Pulp Fiction Reviews<br /><br />"<i>So Nude, So Dead</i> is just so damn awesome." - Pulp Serenade<br /><br />"So Nude, So Dead is tough-as-cheap-steak noir that goes down quick. McBain’s writing is sharp and concise." - Ravenous Monster