"I love this book... More colorful than Godfather Part II... Great, great book, really interesting." – Jon Stewart, The Daily Show

"Excellent... Havana Nocturne has the air of a thriller with the bonus of being true... English provides a detailed account of the personalities and elements that made up Cuban life. His well-researched descriptions of how business, gambling, politics, revolution, music and religion all played off each other give Havana Nocturne a broad context and a knowledgeable edge." – Tom Miller, Washington Post Book World

"A tight storyteller, English provides a juicy mix of true crime and political intrigue, all set against the sexy sizzle of Havana nightlife." – Rachel F. Elson, San Francisco Chronicle

"All the razzle-dazzle is here, but English goes further, to show how gangsterismo permeated the politics of Cuba and influenced its destiny." – The Scotsman