"The collection features Michael Sims's erudite introduction both to Lupin and to other great rogues....Realistic? No. Fun? Definitely. Arsène Lupin will steal into your heart."
— Otto Penzler, in his "Crime Scene" column,
New York Sun

"It's a real treat to have the best of Arsène Lupin available, with Michael Sims' informative introduction and notes."
— Roger Johnson, editor, Sherlock Holmes Journal

"Lupin isn't exactly on the right side of the law. However, as Michael Sims points out in his pitch-perfect introduction, he's not a bad guy.... Those who crave classic detection with wit and wonder will warm to [these stories] instantly."
— Rod Lott, Bookgasm

"In these thirteen short stories, the 'crème de la crème,' as Michael Sims says, Lupin wends his jolly, successful way, 'a rogue, not a villain....' These intriguing, intelligent stories, with their switches of just who the protagonist really is, are a delight. This collection should help advance Leblanc's reputation—as if it needs it. Enlightening introduction."
— Janet Overmyer, ILoveaMystery.com

"Sims provides valuable context for the stories..., including an overview of Leblanc's career and a quickie history of the origins of detective fiction. No one can wade through a wealth of detail more effortlessly than Sims, and his introduction here will likely send readers in search of more of mystery fiction's early heroes."
— Maria Browning, Nashville Scene