“Touches of humor enhance this well-paced mystery as a string of clever clues leads to the killer’s unveiling. Fans of medieval historicals will be satisfied”

“Trow creates in his hero/sleuth a larger-than-life character, spicing the stew with acerbic wit, suspense, and a gripping plot”

“A grim but often amusing historical mystery leaving plenty of tales yet to tell”

“An excellent series launch . . . Chaucer's intelligence, kindness and insights into human nature serve him well in his efforts to catch a killer. Readers will hope to see a lot more of him in his role as sleuth”

“With twists aplenty, ribald humor, intriguing and varied characters, and vivid descriptions, this suspenseful, playful and funny mystery will appeal to a broad range of readers”

“A proven ability to make historic characters feel contemporary and relatable”

“Stellar . . . Trow reinforces his place at the top of the Elizabethan mystery subgenre”

“Subtle humor, colorful characters, and a shock ending are all on display in abundance”