“Fans of character-driven British police procedurals will be satisfied”

“A cracking read, tautly suspenseful, and starring a notably engaging copper hero”

“A crisply written crime novel that methodically reveals the pieces of a complex puzzle, effectively challenging armchair sleuths”

“This taut thriller is filled with unexpected twists and turns, leading up to a shocker of an ending”

“Belting Bristol-set cop story ... Ingenious”

“Bonner is now a formidable crime writer ... Packed with sharp eye for detail”

“A gripping novel that will draw admirers of Peter James and Val McDermid”

“A suspenseful and disturbing page-turner … Fully fleshed characters, a masterfully constructed plot and a shock ending make for a gripping read”

“A well-crafted series launch”

“Bonner has a fine reputation for strongly written, disturbing novels. With a sparkling cast and engaging panache, this one twists and turns seductively, before revealing its secrets”