“Battison, a dab hand with a satisfyingly tricky plot, puts a fresh face on it all. This debut book is a welcome end-of-year surprise.” Wall Street Journal
“Battison plots his tale well.” Publishers Weekly
“The characters are well written and the story itself full of twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next book in the series to see what happens to Jim next.” Tracey
“Well engrossed in the story and writing flowed at a good pace. Compliments to author for a most satisfying ending which left me wanting to read the next one in the sequence.” BEC
“Detective Jim Ashworth is a wonderful character. This author has created a cast of characters that are interesting and they are brought to life through this very intriguing and puzzling murder. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.” Melinda