‘Minotaur (def) – Trapped in a labyrinth, he is a symbol of power and a tool for death and torture.’ This gritty, action-packed cop drama unfolds as we see our hero at his lowest point. Rick Zadow, angry, tattooed, separated from his wife, drives a Ducati motorbike – well, he used to. He’s now blind due to a mishandled hostage situation. He’s hankering for revenge. And he’s a cop.

This tale of revenge by both sides is at once action packed, ridiculous and an absolute hoot. What a ride! Peter Goldsworthy, author of the hugely entertaining schlock classics Honk If You’re Jesus, Maestro and Three Dog Night comes away again with a hugely entertainingrollercoaster of a story. I had an absolute blast reading this tale of two guys out for revenge in the most unclassy ways possible.

The characters are a who’s who of Aussie cop shows from times past. His ex-wife, the margarita-drinking nurse. His best mate who is also his boss, who may or may not be his enemy. The crim,escaped from jail after a botch-up by the feds, out for revenge against Rick for his incarceration. His dog Scout, who, being in Rick’s care, is at once a character we feel sorry for. The shady tattooist. And Siri. What to do if you’re a pill-popping, beerswilling, dumped, blind ex-cop with a crim on your tail? Well, you build a labyrinth in your home to trap your escaped crim. Simple. What could possibly go wrong?

If you want classic literature, stay away. If you want good old-fashioned fun with a side of suspense then this is your book. You will love it.

Dianna Jarnet is a bookseller at Readings Hawthorn.