Bronco Buster is “Hammerhead” Jed’s most uproarious case yet — and given A.J. Devlin’s flair for offbeat characters, hilarious dialogue and no-holds-barred action, that’s saying a lot! Jed’s adventures were raucous enough with the quirky world of wrestling as a backdrop. Throw in a twist-filled day at the rodeo, and you’re saddling up for the wildest ride of the year!

If you read only one mystery featuring a banana milkshake-guzzling pro wrestler-turned-P.I. this year, make it Bronco Buster. Nobody combines slapstick comedy and hard-boiled crime like A.J. Devlin. And if you want more-you will, after this riotous fourth entry in the hilarious “Hammerhead” Jed series go back and read the rest. And then read this one again.

Action-packed, with all the colour and gritty din of a small-time rodeo alive on every page, a sadder, wiser but incurably romantic “Hammerhead” can’t resist the lure of a lurid death, drawing him back to his beloved detective work. Don’t even try to resist the whirlwind ride of clues, eccentric characters, and that Devlinesque twisty ending!

With Bronco Buster, A.J. Devlin proves he’s the undisputed champion of hilarious and heartfelt mysteries. A riotous and adrenaline-packed romp full of rodeo clowns, lumberjacks, and murderers, the fourth book in Devlin’s award-winning “Hammerhead” Jed series had me howling with laughter from the first line and crying by the last.

Bronco Buster is a wild, outrageous, and edgy mystery-comedy – I absolutely loved it! Jed must contend with rodeo clowns, maddened bulls, desperate hatchet throwers, a Doukhobor cult leader, and a cowgirl who lassoes like Wonder Woman. Studded with witticisms, crackling dialogue, and raucous action, this is Hammerhead’s best adventure yet. A must-read!

Devlin’s hero’s introspection, his sensitivity, encased in the beefcake frame of a pro wrestler, adds a refreshing layer to “Hammerhead” Jed’s character. Bronco Buster is both a mystery and an adventure, with all the humour and action you could ask for, and a hero with heart — a fast-paced thrill ride that doesn’t give you a chance to catch your breath, let alone put it down.

Throughout the series, Devlin’s background as a script writer is evident. Not only in the action-packed scenes and the cinematic fighting, but also in the formatting of the chapters. They’re short, pithy chapters that either end with foreboding foreshadowing or cliffhanger. Exactly what’s needed in this era of binge-watching; you can’t look away and you can’t put the book down. The humour is fast-paced and witty, and it acts as a great counterbalance to the underlying murder investigation. these elements support the unique charm and appeal of the series, separating it from more conventional crime fiction.