Judges' unedited comments from the Wishing Shelf Awards:

"Different. The writing style is succinct: this is not the sort of author who revels in purple prose. Pacing strong, originality is high. Readership - a bit niche possibly. Saying that, American Psycho sold a few!" Male reader aged 39.

"I don't think I'd want to meet this author down a dark alley. I guess that's a huge compliment. Never dull." Female reader, aged 29.

"I suspect modern artists won't enjoy this book! Personally, I did. It's almost funny in its own f****** up way. A man with a gun in a van murdering anybody he thinks is dumbing down art. A plus for originality. But a bit too sick for me. Horror fans will lap it up." Female reader, aged 44.

"An interesting and very dark take on 'the man snaps' plot. Remember that film with Michael Douglas when he simply lost it. Yes, like that. But darker. I wouldn't say I enjoyed it. But I did enjoy the character development of the (for want of a better word) protagonist." Male reader, aged 55.

"A compelling journey into the mind of a killer. Grim, suspense-filled, never boring. But you need to be in the right mood. Feeling down? Read a comedy. Feeling in the mood for a psychopath on a killing spree, this is the book for you." Female reader, aged 52.