Testimonials
” Praise for The Sinister “Riveting, scary, but with plenty of wit and humanity ... In Putnam’s capable hands, the characters jump off the page — even the dog.”
- —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author
” Praise for The Ruthless "Dark, disturbing, and all too believable, this is the tale of one man’s quest for atonement in a world where innocence is a liability."
- —T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times bestselling author
” "Putnam is a master of the gritty realism of law and order at street level. I guarantee that The Ruthless will grab you by the throat, shove you against the wall, and won’t release you until the final, satisfying page."
- —William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author
” "This is a police procedural that dazzles with authenticity, sharply-drawn characters, crackling dialogue, and insider details that only a real cop could bring to the page. Putnam can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Joseph Wambaugh and Michael Connelly."
- —Lee Goldberg, New York Times best
” Praise for The Heartless "With its incredible action, great characters, and engrossing, timeless story, [The Heartless is] a fast-moving page-turner that sizzles toward its fulfilling end."
- —Foreword Reviews
” "Putnam’s action-packed seventh Bruno Johnson mystery [The Heartless] hits the ground running. Those who like straightforward crime novels in which the good guys prevail and the bad guys get what’s coming to them will be satisfied."
- —Publishers Weekly
” "[The Heartless is a] cop-novel story of kidnapping and murder, told with Putnam’s usual high energy and a knack for description that makes words bloom on the page."
- —Booklist
” More Praise for the Bruno Johnson Series "The scenes feel authentic and tense thanks to Putnam’s decades of law enforcement experience. Great reading for crime-fiction fans
- —Kirkus Reviews on The Innocents
” "I really loved The Disposables. It's raw, powerful and eloquent. It's a gritty street poem recited by a voice unalterably committed to redemption and doing the right thing in a wrong world. I'll be first in line for the next one from David Putnam."
- —Michael Connelly
” "This novel gives off heat ... [with] unique and startling plot twists. But what really recommends the book is the high octane presentation ... [and] the sense of urgency and authenticity, the feeling that this is the real deal, set down by somebody who was there and still hasn't gotten over it. The SWAT-like assault on the crime house is an impressive set piece."
- —Booklist on The Disposables
” "I am not big on reading, but I can never seem to put this book down. It’s nothing like I have ever read before. Sometimes when I am reading I feel like I am there in the situation first hand."
- —A happy young reader (read the rest of this best-ever review for The Disposables here)