Dark Horse

"Boston cop Eddy Harkness returns in a second turbo-charged adventure that kicks off with an apocalyptic flood and incorporates Colonial bylaws, big-city corruption, and a highly entertaining cast of characters."  - The Boston Globe    "I don't anticipate that the Boston Chamber of Commerce will be passing out copies of DARK HORSE any time soon, but they are probably missing a bet in not doing so. Flynn does such a terrific job of describing the twists and turns of the environs of Boston that one is tempted to visit the city just to do a self-guided tour through the scenes presented here. However, the reason to come --- and stay --- in Flynn's world is Harkness, who is realistically steady instead of flashy and is all the more a cop's cop because of it. Flynn's series is off to a roaring start with its first two volumes. Considering his present trajectory, it should continue for as long as he wishes."  - Bookreporter   "Dark Horse is an intriguing and suspenseful mystery... a solid, strong entry in this promising series." - Mysterious Reviews   "Populated with crafty politicians and hard-core activists raging against the machine, ­Flynn's follow-up to Third Rail is a terrific atmospheric thriller. Fans of Dennis ­Lehane and Robert B. Parker will ­welcome this Boston cop."  -Library Journal   "Flynn is an extremely observant, skillful writer...and Harkness is an attractive character."  -Publishers Weekly    "Eddy Harkness is a welcome addition to the Boston crime scene, and Rory Flynn is a terrific writer who knows how to spin a yarn with grit and confidence."  -Dennis Lehane, author of World Gone By   "Rich in character, riveting in storytelling and fierce in feeling, Dark Horse is both a crackling crime novel and a tough-yet-tender love song to a city. And, with the bruised yet buoyant Eddy Harkness, Rory Flynn has given us a series not to be missed."  -Megan Abbott, author of The Fever   "As stylish as Parker, as tough as Lehane-a beautifully written, hip, and heartbreaking tale of Boston's dark side."  -Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony and Macavity award-winning author of What You See   "Sleek, stylish, and bristling with punk-rock attitude, Rory Flynn's Dark Horse is an utter joy from start to finish. Flynn's wicked wit, live-wire plot, and knack for creating memorable, nuanced characters is guaranteed to hook. I can't wait for my next Harkness fix."  -Chris Holm, author of The Killing Kind   "Like its hero, punk-rocker-turned-narcotics-cop Eddy Harkness, Dark Horse is gritty, smart, compassionate and wicked funny. Flynn's sharp eye for Boston – in sunshine and shadow – is matched only by his deep love of the city and its people."  -Wallace Stroby, author of the Crissa Stone series -