Double Proof

This is the kind of zany novel in which a dope-dealer’s dogs are not dobermans but miniature dachshunds, and a family of gangsters are called the Sangsters. Fans of graphic comedy — as purveyed by Chris Brookmyre and Stuart MacBride — will love it' ~Times

a piece of very enjoyable fiction... this detective story is written with great verve and introduces us to an engaging hero' ~Allan Massie, The Scotsman

Relentless pace, katana-sharp humour and an endearingly irascible protagonist make Double Proof irresistibly entertaining' ~Chris Brookmyre

A rollicking thrill-ride of a novel, whip-smart and shot through with the darkest comedy. Martin Stewart is a fresh and exciting new voice in Scottish crime fiction' ~Doug Johnstone

a real caper... seriously laugh-out-loud' ~Michelle McManus, BBC Afternoon Show

a cracking good read... so witty, so caustic... the sort of book you have to read sitting bolt up' ~Breege Smyth, Oban FM

a heady mix of corrupt coppers, dodgy drug dealers and Japanese gangsters, all spiced with dark humour and hints of another kind of spirit' ~Sally McDonald, Sunday Post

More than just a capable debut into the adult market, Double Proof is a solid, confidently-told tale laced with sardonic wit and driven by cat-and-mouse energy' ~Alastair Mabbott, Herald

A slick slice of Tartan Noir. With indelible characters and a satisfying plot . . .  the book is knitted together expertly with pathos and humour to offset the gritty action within the pages' ~Stuart Johnstone, author of Out in the Cold

There is plenty of tension, and behind the humour, a whole lot of underlying threat... The pacing of this book was spot on' ~JenMedBooksBookReviews

Raw and amusing by turns ― occasionally even at the same time. Martin Stewart is a new and innovative voice in psychological thriller-writing to look out for' ~Carola Huttmann, Bookmunch

This funny, gritty novel... keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the final page' ~Jelly Books

The novel manages to bring fresh ideas and faces to the genre' ~SNACK Magazine