Praise for BLOODTHIRSTY

“...just the right blend of belly laughs and suspense… Karp’s second offering is every bit as funny and fast-paced as The Rabbit Factory.” - Booklist STARRED review

"With its har-har banter and well-paced, undemanding plot, Karp’s Tinseltown kiss-off reads like a solid Hollywood buddy-cop thriller." - Adam B. Vary, Entertainment Weekly

"Laugh-out-loud funny, realistically portrayed, breakneck-paced, and powered by literally hundreds of hilarious one-liners, Bloodthirsty will appeal to fans of authors like Carl Hiaasen and Janet Evanovich. Karp has hit the jackpot with Lomax and Biggs. The most endearing and wildly entertaining protagonists to grace the pages of a mystery novel in years, this dynamic duo is a cross between Starsky and Hutch and Martin and Lewis. It's just a matter of time until they hit the big screen." - Paul Goat Allen, Barnes & Noble Ransom Notes

"Marshall Karp needs a blurb from me like Uma needs a facelift. This guy is the real deal, and Bloodthirsty is a first class, fast, funny and fabulous read by a terrific writer. Great entertainment, highly recommended to one and all." — John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author of The Suspect and The Hunt Club.

" Bloodthirsty is worthwhile as much for the repartee between its main characters as it is for its mystery plot. …will further Karp's reputation as a humorous mystery writer in the vein of Elmore Leonard, Kinky Friedman and Carl Hiaasen." - Norah Piehl, Bookreporter.com

"I strongly suspect that Marshall Karp is the secret love-child of Raymond Chandler and the Marx Brothers, with some Dorothy Parker around the edges. Bloodthirsty is a TKO of a book—wry, poignant, exquisitely written, and funny as hell. Karp should be considered a national treasure." — Cornelia Read, Edgar nominee and author of A FIELD OF DARKNESS

"…a rousing good read, and his irreverent heroes and their circle of friends are a joy to spend time with. One comes away hoping there will be still more adventures for Lomax and Biggs in the future, and wondering if they will ever reap the financial rewards of having been up to their necks in all this inspired lunacy, the brass ring that seemed so nearly within their grasp as the second book opened. Would success spoil Lomax and Biggs? Not bloody likely." - Ann Pyburn, Chronogram Magazine

"Karp keeps the jokes moving as fast as the action. …as with Janet Evanovich's mysteries, we are swept up in the humor, the quirky characters, and the frenetic pace." - Roland Person, Library Journal

"Deftly plotted, compulsively readable and wickedly funny, Karp uses his insider knowledge to take readers on a poignant, wild romp through the motion picture industry. Combining the best elements of Carl Hiaasen, Robert Crais and Michael Connelly, Marshall Karp cements his place as one of the fresh new voices in the crowded mystery/thriller genre." — Sheldon Siegel, New York Times best selling author of The Confession.

"Marshall Karp is the Woody Allen of the murder mystery. He's up there with Carl Hiaasen and Donald Westlake and Janet Evanovich — smart, fast-paced, clever, and really, really funny." — Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Killer Instinct and Paranoia.

"Karp’s wry novel is set in a land where dreams are made, peopled by eccentrics, obsessed fans, bigwigs and wannabees. The wild denouement is truly the stuff of movies." - Luan Gaines, CurledUp.com

"Murder mysteries should all be this much fun. It has the feel of a Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang).  Full of quirky dialogue, action and well developed characters, Karp has created a book that’s impossible to put down. I can’t wait for the next adventures of this dynamic duo.  Lomax and Biggs are great characters that fans of the crime genre will really enjoy." - Stefan, popsyndicate.com

" This book just cemented my admiration for Karp's humor and inventiveness.  I'll be right there waiting for the next in the series. " - Mary (Maggie) Mason, Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine

"There are plenty of detective teams out there on the literary beat but none like Mike Lomax and Terry Biggs… Marshall Karp knows how to create believable and compelling characters capable of smart, witty dialogue and can keep up a fast paced narrative that grips the reader to the edge of their seat. The Lomax and Biggs books are those great stories that have what Stephen King calls "the gotta " as in "I gotta read a few more pages and then I'll check on the laundry/kids/dinner" and "I gotta find out what happens next." Writers who can do that are real gems that should be treasured and Karp certainly qualifies there. It's going to be hard to wait for the third book in the series." - LivingReadGirl.blogspot.com

"Karp’s clean prose makes for easy reading. Bloodthirsty will definitely satisfy fans of Karp’s detective duo and probably win them some new ones." - Nathan Cain, Independent Crime

Praise for THE RABBIT FACTORY

"Better than mostly anything on the market... The Rabbit Factory is, quite simply, stunning... With enough pace to drive an executive jet, enough poignancy to satisfy Danielle Steel and enough acerbic wit and humour to keep even the biggest Jon Stewart fan happy. Worth every single second it takes to fly through.... 632 pages of unadulterated magic." - Chris High for ChrisHigh.com, Tangled Web and Shots Magazine (UK) (read the review)

"This is a nigh-on flawless first novel - I thoroughly enjoyed both the story and the writing style of the author - and I implore you to simply 'read it'!" - Debut Book of the Month, CrimeSquad.com (read the review)

"…brings to mind Robert B. Parker, Janet Evanovich, Dean Koontz, Stuart Woods and a lot of other fast-paced authors." – Janet Maslin, The New York Times Book Review

"Marshall Karp could well be the Carl Hiaasen of Los Angeles -- only I think he’s even funnier.  The Rabbit Factory will touch your funny bone, and your heart." – James Patterson

"Totally original, a sheer roller coaster ride, packed with waves of humor and a dynamic duo in Lomax and Biggs. Karp shows a master’s touch in his debut." – David Baldacci

"…the comedy never overshadows this smart, many-layered thriller…Lomax, Biggs, and the FBI have their work cut out for them in a clever plot that will keep readers guessing to the very end. Enthusiastic readers will anxiously await the return of detectives Lomax and Biggs." – Publishers Weekly STARRED review

"…irrepressible and often poignant…Like the best of Donald Westlake and Carl Hiaasen, The Rabbit Factory is deftly plotted and deliciously askew." – Booklist STARRED review

"The Rabbit Factory was a joy to read...[It] has been compared to the work of Carl Hiaasen, but I’m happy to say it’s much better." - John Lloyd, The BookBag.co.uk (read the review)

"Probably the hottest crime caper this year. Lomax and Biggs are fun, fun, fun, page after page, and…the tension never flags for an instant" - Book of the Month, GatewayMonthly.com (read the review)

"Karp has written a ripping good story…[he] is a refreshing addition to the suspense, satire, mystery genre. His two Detectives are irresistible." – Amazon.com

"…as irreverently funny as it is ingeniously plotted…Razor-sharp wit and intricate plotlines aside, The Rabbit Factory is powered by the author’s amazingly strong and insightful characterization. The detective duo of Lomax and Biggs make this novel an absolute delight to read…Prediction: Instant cult classic." – Barnes & Noble’s "Ransom Notes"

"4-stars…An hilariously sharp debut thriller" - Daily Mirror (UK)

"It’s refreshing to have so many likeable characters in a crime novel. Lomax and Biggs in particular are an engaging pair, with a nice line in witty repartee…Karp’s genial style and humorous anti-establishment digs make an entertaining read" - Sunday Telegraph (UK)

"Hiaasen is my favourite author and I’ve come across many books that claim to be as good. And it always turns out to be an idle boast. But The Rabbit Factory was different…But I don’t want to compare this book to anyone. In future, I’d like to use Marshall’s Karp’s name as the benchmark of quality" - Mike Cohen, Jewish Telegraph (UK)

"The mayhem and mirth are both visual and original, and the denouement is enormously satisfying. The Rabbit Factory rocks." – Anne Pyburn, Chronogram

"Karp craftily engineers a statement on ethical values, both institutional and personal." – Kirkus

"…a crisp mystery laced with humor, pathos, violence, and surprising humanity…The thoroughly entertaining The Rabbit Factory is a pleasant discovery. Here’s hoping we hear from detectives Lomax and Biggs again." – The Columbus Dispatch

"…well written and easily digestible. I had a hard time putting it down, and not because I was in a hurry to see the crime solved, but because the writing is so well done. I’m hoping this is only the beginning of crime stories starring Lomax and Biggs." – Flint Journal

"This book is fun. And funny…very well-written." – Myles Knapp, Contra Costa Times

"The Rabbit Factory is beautifully written, with lifelike characters, humor, and a sense of intimacy that only good research and experience can provide…fun to read, full of humor along with accumulating suspense. And even with that many pages, you’ll be sorry there aren’t more!" – Who-Dunnit.com

"…[a] stellar debut…wickedly funny…this quirky, off-kilter novel also has a really big heart…[and] an emotional core that will make readers care about these tough but vulnerable crime fighters and keep them hoping for a sequel." – BookReporter.com

"The cops are interesting characters…and it’s easy to stay interested, not only in the case, but with what happens to them. Karp is a good storyteller with an ability to mix gritty street action with humor." – Roberta Alexander, Contra Costa Times

"This is a sure-fire winner." - Author Margaret Murphy for Shots Magazine (UK) (read the review)

"A plot that reaches the 7,5 on the Richter scale…a host of brilliantly cast characters… [and] switchblade sharp dialogues. Lomax and Biggs are two of LAPD’s finest, as fine a pair as have ever come out of the city’s fiction" - Book of the Week, Daily Sport (UK)

"The frenetic plotting and outrageous characterisation are in [Carl Hiassen]’s line…but the anti-establishment humour is reminiscent of another darkly humorous novelist, Joseph Heller" - Publishing News (UK)

"An interesting plot, with lively writing and some exceptionally funny dialogue between the two likeable lead characters. I’ll certainly look forward to the second volume" - Mat Coward, Morning Star (UK)

"…delightful…The combination of suspense, hilarity, and truly lovable and memorable characters, both good and evil, make The Rabbit Factory the perfect summer thriller." – The Independent Reader

"Another damned cop book is the last thing we need now. But if more cop dramas could be like Marshall Karp’s The Rabbit Factory then maybe the genre wouldn’t be so tired. Humorous and literary, Karp’s version of a cop story is a welcome new addition." – Slushpile.net

"The Rabbit Factory is a real treat…a complex thriller-mystery-romance with twists and surprises. It’s clever and well thought out, and it’s very funny…once you get started, you won’t want to put it down." – Record-Courier

"Offering humor, mystery, love, grief and suspense, the plot moves along rapidly…This book combines enough human emotion with suspense, blood and guts to be enjoyed by both men and women." – The Mississippi Press

"…a pleasant little satire told in brisk and breezy style…you can take this one to the beach for a relaxing read." – Roanoke Times

"[Karp] is a winner…perfect summer reading." – Ann LaFarge, "Constant Reader" column

"If you’re looking for a mystery that will give you at the same time puzzleplot/ crispycharacters/AND humor, then your best bet is Marshall Karp’s The Rabbit Factory…it’s funny. Veryvery funny." – Courier-Gazette

"Marshall Karp’s fun character-driven mystery, The Rabbit Factory, is a hoot. Big. Great cover. Bound to be a movie…" – Woodstock Times

"…features the funniest detective duo around…Karp weaves his story, the murder investigation and Lomax’s personal challenges, in a seamlessly plotted caper that hooks you on page one and never lets go…The Rabbit Factory is a complex roller coaster ride with twists and turns on every page. Karp is a true talent who understands how words entertain, and The Rabbit Factory does just that." – Cannon Beach Gazette

"A great plot well-told with fantastic characters earns Marshall Karp a place alongside mystery greats. I hope to get a chance to read more from him." – Curledup.com

"…a hilarious mystery in the tradition of Carl Hiaasen…" – Advance Magazine

"…a mega-winner that gives a whole new meaning to the police procedural. The novel is a must-read for those looking for something new and original in fiction, especially fans of mystery thrillers." – MostlyFiction.com

"…highly recommended [and] hilarious…exemplary." – BookLoons.com

"Discovering a brand new mystery author is always exciting and Karp is worth the adventure. His Los Angeles detectives must solve a brutal murder at FamilyLand (read Disneyland)." – BookWoman/BookMan

"At times cynical, funny, poignant, and romantic, The Rabbit Factory manages to juggle these and other elements, without allowing any one to overwhelm the story. A very welcome addition to the mystery section, I look forward to more novels in this series." – Martin Sorenson, Kepler’s Books (Menlo Park, CA)

ONE OF THE "BEST FIRST MYSTERY/CRIME NOVELS OF 2006" - Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine