“Each of McFetridge’s colourful characters takes huge chances, frequently hoping for an equally huge payoff. The only one not taking a chance on Tumblin’ Dice is the reader.” — Quill & Quire

“[McFetridge] continues to justify having been named one of Canada’s crime writers to watch in 2007 with this latest contemporary gritty novel.” — Publishers Weekly

“Eventually, some crime writer or other had to give a novel its setting among the broken down 1970s rock groups who work the circuit of gambling casinos these days. Fortunately for readers, the writer first on to the subject is Toronto’s own John McFetridge. He’s the guy with just the right balance of grit, humour and rock’n’roll knowledge to do the job.” — Toronto Star

“John McFetridge is — or should be — a star in the world of crime fiction. He’s got a firm, lively hand on all the essentials, from setting to intricate plot, clear, bold characterization and, best of all, to dialogue that sizzles and sparks through the pages, providing its own music, naturally of the hard-rocking kind.” — Toronto Sun

“Each of John McFetridge’s…novels have a rhythm to them, mixing taut dialogue, spare description and a dark sensibility with the cool calm of a master bass player.” National Post

“Readers of gritty, tough and in your face crime novels will enjoy McFetridge’s books. He develops his voice with each one, and his Toronto series gets better and better.” — Crime Fiction Lover