Westerfield's Chain was a finalist for the Shamus Award for Best First Private Eye Novel. "A pure delight for many reasons, not the least of which is the way Jack Clark celebrates and rings a few changes on the familiar private-eye script. There's a memorable moment on] virtually every page."-Chicago Tribune "Clark knows his city: the geography and flavor of the neighborhoods are vividly presented, and interesting, often quirky characters are introduced along this fascinating ride."-Chicago Reader "Jack Clark's descriptions are beautifully haunting and his plotting is exceptional."-Romantic Times "A likeable protagonist and spirited, uncluttered prose."-Kirkus Review "It's a great read."-Publishers Weekly