Havoc in the Hub brings to light the long-neglected work of George V. Higgins, revealing the wealth of intellectual, social, literary, and religious thought that underlies his 25 novels and numerous other works. HigginsOs writing, fed by equal parts wit and sorrow, touches our senses, emotions, and minds. Peter Wolfe makes a resounding contribution to the study of this writer. Wolfe places HigginsOs work in its geographical context and outlines the many sources from which Higgins drew during his highly productive career. The first in-depth examination of George V. Higgins, Havoc in the Hub will interest scholars, graduate students, and lovers of HigginsOs work alike.

"A new study by Peter Wolfe is always a cause for celebration, and Havoc in the Hub: A Reading of George V. Higgins is no exception. Perceptively written, critically astute, Wolfe's latest is an engaging read that informs us as much about the dynamics of the creative process as it does the importance of Higgins' work." - The Journal of Popular Culture

"Wolfe's own writing is lucid and enjoyable, and he offers here a clear-eyed evaluation of a writer whose place within crime fiction is assured....Recommended." - CHOICE