“Fans of Oldham’s Henry Christie series will already know to expect an action-packed, violence-filled, edge-of-the-seat thriller, while readers not yet familiar with this excellent series have a real treat in store … A meaty plot full of white-knuckle suspense makes this a cracking-good read”

“Taut … Fully realized characters complement the well-crafted plot. Oldham shows no signs of losing steam”

“A razor-sharp plot, shocking twists, gruesome violence, pulse-pounding suspense, and a heart-stopping ending make this a not-to-be-missed page-turner for fans of hard-boiled cop thrillers”

“Distinguished by its brutality, its rapid pace, and its unexpectedly chilling final scene”

“Bloodshed, suspense, shocking twists, and a punch-to-the-gut ending make for a gripping, wrenching, mesmerizing read. One of the best in a consistently excellent series – add it to the growing list of mysteries starring retired cops (Harry Bosch, John Rebus)”

“Well-plotted . . . will have fans of gritty police procedurals on the edge of their seats”