"The Hollow Men delivers its gruesome details in the authentic voice of the medical student McCarthy happens to be. The plot, centered on violent youth gangs in depressed areas, is, presented with jarring realism and zero sentimentality."

– Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Books Review

"An original new voice who uses his inside knowledge to great effect in this memorable new novel."

– The Sunday Times (Crime Book of the Month)

"The Hollow Men is gritty and intense; it's complex and explosive. The characters in this debut are exemplary and McCarthy is unquestioningly a writer to watch."

– Shelf Awareness

"Medical student McCarthy’s accomplished first novel and series launch plunges Harry Kent, a London ER doctor who also serves as an on-call doctor for police matters, into a difficult situation. McCarthy provides a fascinating look at the sociology of crime and policing while deftly exploring the motivations of Idris, Kent, and Lahiri."

– Publishers Weekly

"A most impressive first novel, delivered with the encouraging report that McCarthy is preparing more adventures featuring Dr. Harry Kent."

– David Rothenberg, WBAI

"This fast-paced mix of medical thriller and crime novel keeps readers guessing until the surprising finale. McCarthy's medical knowledge as a fourth-year medical student and the South London setting give this book an authenticity that draws mystery fans in and will have them looking forward to the next Dr. Harry Kent novel."

– Library Journal

"Plenty of action. Satisfying."

– New York Journal of Books