'Writer brings to light stories of city infamy' Oxford Mail

'Crime and punishment' Limited Edition Magazine

'Oxfordshire Crime Books Feature' Daily Info

'...it is a book which the reader can open at random and find something strange or bizarre...it is a fascinating and brilliantly researched collection of the down side of Oxford.' 'Very readable and as usual from Sutton; very well produced, with many extremely unusual illustrations.' Wilf Gregg in The Ripperologist.

 'Even without connections in Oxford, I found it a fascinating and most worthwhile read.' Tom Wood in  Family History News and Digest.

'Anyone who knows Oxford should read this intriguing book' Oxfordshire Living Magazine

'This book is a delight to dip into every day, with the certainty of meeting fresh rogues and unfortunates...'
'A nice light read that reminds one how much there is to be said for unruly, if not downright criminal, ancestors' Peter Watson in Family Tree Magazine.

'Giles Brindley's researches have been wide-ranging and the result is a light collection of tit-bits that is undoubtedly readable.'
Martin Edwards - author Harry Devlin Mysteries on Tangled Wed UK

'For those with a vested interest in Oxford, this is worth the effort.' Dina Taranissi in Family History Monthly.