"I’m a fan of this series and this third installment is the best yet. It’s not just because of the great plot and unexpected twists. It’s the emotional upheaval that causes Jed to question his ability as a PI and a competent fighter. The pacing and descriptions of Vancouver are well done, as is the blend of humor, gritty action, and poignant moments. FIVE MOVES OF DOOM is full of surprises. I can’t wait to see what’s next for Jed.”

“Keeps the tension high and the pages turning. In the action scenes both the author and characters shine.”

“A.J. Devlin does it again with Five Moves of Doom! It’s fast and furious and fun, full of action, unexpected twists and turns, with a shocking ending that proves once again that Devlin is not only on his game, but in a league of his own. The best yet in the ‘Hammerhead’ Jed series.”

“I ripped through Devlin’s latest. At times I felt I was in an MMA fight with dialogue as dry as a three olive Martini and descriptive prose peppering me with blows and throws. It may be a cliché, but this book’s a knockout.”

“A.J. Devlin nails it with his explosive, hard-hitting fight scenes. A well-written and entertaining look into the most interesting sport in the world — Mixed Martial Arts — through the eyes of tough guy PI ‘Hammerhead’ Jed!”

“This time around, ‘Hammerhead’ Jed isn’t the toughest guy on the block, and the adrenaline-pounding excitement when his investigation leads him to square off against a particularly ruthless and brutal MMA fighter brings to mind Rocky vs. Drago. Bigger, badder, and darker, Devlin’s third installment reveals a deeper and more vulnerable side of our favourite wrestler-detective, adding gravitas to a case involving a world where second place often means death.”

“Five Moves of Doom is a fast-paced, rollicking rip through the vibrant and seedy neighbourhoods of Vancouver and surrounding area. With Devlin’s usual cast of colourful, eclectic characters along with his equally colourful regular cast — including ‘Hammerhead’ Jed, cousin Declan, and VPD Detective Rya Shepard — this adventure took me back to many familiar haunts in Vancouver’s skid row and some of the outlying regions around the city and the Lower Mainland. MMA, murder, mayhem and money make this a can’t miss!”

“It’s a case of same place, different terrain as Vancouver’s pro-wrestler PI grapples with new threats that force him to confront dark truths about his city and himself. In Five Moves of Doom, Devlin showcases a more vulnerable ‘Hammerhead’ Jed than we’ve seen before. While this installment features the signature comedy and charm of the first two books, it’s the shadows, spilling from corners and pooling at feet, that give this latest mystery its true shape. A worthy cap to this trilogy.”

"Compelling, engrossing, thought-provoking, yet still humorous. Grab a banana milkshake and be prepared for the ride of a lifetime.”

“Devlin expertly handles tongue-in-cheek humour, expressive dialogue, dazzling characters, and prose that is vivid and clean. Readers are taken on a high-speed, fist-throwing adventure that results not only in fights but in learning more of Jed’s backstory. There’s something special about this series.”

"Terrific! Devlin knows fighting and that shines through in every scene. It takes a skilled writer to draw the reader along to explore Jed’s troubled path. FIVE MOVES OF DOOM is a tour de force of writing and comedy gold.”

“An entertaining book that will have you laughing out loud. Devlin sure writes a good story.”

"FIVE MOVES OF DOOM, and the other “Hammerhead” Jed books, are violent and vicious. But they’re also funny and thoughtful as Jed searches for answers to his own life, with his father and cousin as strange guides. There’s love in that family, along with humor, and the ability to pick on each other. It’s an unusual combination. I love this series.”

“It’s a book that pops and fizzes with humour, action, and mystery. Clever, exciting, different, and loads of fun. The action tears through downtown Vancouver like a rabid grizzly bear on steroids. It’s a book that pops and fizzes with humour and mystery. Pure crime fiction entertainment from Canada.”