Short Circuit is a little demonic machine, a hall-of-mirrors contraption that slowly converges upon its twin subjects until they fuse, in an act of intricate, puzzle-minded fabulism. Part Italo Calvino and part Ed McBain, it eventually becomes genreless, a conceit and a curiosity, singular and inimitable. Jim Lewis, Author of New York Times Notable Book Ghosts of New York
Drawing inspiration from M.C. Eschers mind-bending graphic art, Haas toys with literary conventions including double identities and problems of translation to dazzling effect . . . a clever, wryly funny ride enhanced by a memorable supporting cast . . . Fans of Anthony Horowitz will find a lot to like. Publishers Weekly
This book is so weird! And so cool. . . .The slim size of the volume belies the complexity of the plot, but those who stick with it and pay close attention will find themselves rewarded with a mind-bending ending. Crime Reads
Inspired by M. C. Eschers mind-bending drawings, two apparently independent narratives intertwine in playful and poignant fashion in this literary mystery . . . Haas keeps readers guessing . . . [ with Short Circuit's] high-concept narrative . . . flickering between moments of whimsy and pathos. Booklist
Short Circuit is incredibly easy to read, as entertaining as a well-oiled thriller, yet so sophisticated that it will dazzle you . . . an absolute must-read. Die Zeit
Highly entertaining. But its not just one book; its at least three in one, all of which are highly enjoyable. He plays cleverly with form and structurenot just as a gimmick but as a fundamental part of the story. Wolf Haas has mastered the rules of writing so completely that he can just as easily ignore them. Der Spiegel
A novel so rich in allusions, enjoyable, and cleverly constructed that only Umberto Eco, Italo Calvino, and Roberto Bolaño could otherwise achieve. Welt am Sonntag
