“Malliet’s latest offers readers an unhurried pace, a richly diverse cast of characters, and intriguing glimpses into modern-day police work and the grit behind the glamour in the worlds of academia, writing, and publishing”

“Malliet draws the reader in with elegant prose and distinctive characters”

“For fans of old-fashioned cozies”

“Low-key, highly professional work right up to the unmasking of the surprisingly well-hidden killer”

“Longtime cozy fans will be reminded of golden age classics starring Dorothy Sayers’ Harriet Vane and Edmund Crispin's Gervase Fen. Malliet’s writing is both smooth and elegant and her humor delicious. The reader who hasn't yet discovered Malliet’s St. Just mystery series has a real treat in store”

“Fans of Dorothy Sayers’ novels and other Golden Age British mysteries will enjoy this contemporary salute”

“Fans of the early Martha Grimes novels as well as the work of Robert Barnard and C.S. Challinor will also find much to like here. A real find for old-school mystery fans”

“Lots of humor and a bit of 'guess who this writer is' make this one a good choice for readers who enjoy intelligent cozies and traditional mysteries”

“Top notch ... readers will find a tasty tale that doesn't disappoint. Perfect for fans of the wickedly funny cozy writers M.C. Beaton and Catriona McPherson”

“[Malliet] may be the best mystery author writing in English at the moment (along with Tana French). She's certainly the most entertaining”