This novel returns to tell us more of Wendy, the abused innocent, from the first Hickey story, The Loud Adios and of Cynthia, the talented but troublesome lounge singer from The Venus Deal. Most probably the only reason that I gave the second book four stars instead of five was the author's neglect of the very simpatico Wendy. Once again, excellent and original storytelling! ( )

I wrote the book, so I'll site others more objective:

"Tom Hickey is one of detective fiction's most original and intriguing creations."​
~ San Francisco Chronicle
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“The angels of the title intercede to save most, but not all, of the worthy characters in this gritty, brutal tale, which is tenderized by the PI's near palpable devotion to his wife.”
~ Publisher's Weekly