The Ways of Wolfe A Border Noir

“The Ways of Wolfe exhibits James Carlos Blake’s hallmark fast-paced, pummeling style, but it also proves to be a character study and a sort of examination of the allure of the unlawful . . . A rewarding, vividly wrought, gripping ride.” —Arizona Daily Star
“Atmospherically, the book is rich and intense. The hot southwestern border is as distinctive and central to the book as snowy Minnesota was for Fargo . . . Blake’s world [is] filled with hard men and mute consciences. Fans of dark noir about the seedier aspects of humanity will find a lot to appreciate.” —The Strand Magazine
 
“Blood loyalty, forgiveness, and the consequences of violence all figure in Blake’s outstanding fourth Border Noir featuring the Wolfes . . . Tough, muscular prose complements Blake’s powerful storytelling.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
“You must read James Carlos Blake’s books . . . every page, every paragraph, every book is a gem. His latest offering is no exception . . . [Blake’s] characters are instantly memorable . . . his plots twisting and turning in their unpredictability from beginning to end . . . a dark, beautiful slice of border noir that continues Blake’s multifaceted exploration of the Wolfe family. I hope that the series goes on forever.” —Joe Hartlaub, Bookreporter.com
 
“Blake is a writer fans will follow anywhere. He brings the border to life with blunt precision and evokes the lionization of outlaws that can be found there . . . Extremely satisfying, right up to the noir ending.” —Booklist