“Guaranteed to please with its suspenseful, twistfilled plot, likeable hero, romance, and fast-paced action”

“Speckled with dark humour, the author paints a graphic picture of the sultry, sun-soaked paradise, rife with political corruption and violence”

“Darkly atmospheric writing, an action-packed plot, plenty of suspense, and a sometimes-hapless hero caught between saving his own life and doing the right thing drive this outstanding, packs-a-punch thriller”

“Keyse-Walker captures the feel and power dynamics of pre-Castro Cuba. Readers will eagerly await the sequel”

“A likeable, all-too-human hero, vivid characters, a twist-a-minute plot, and the languid, sun-drenched Caribbean setting make this an entertaining, engaging read for mystery buffs”

“A treat both for readers new to the franchise and for die-hard Teddy Creque fans”

“A tropical treat like no other”

“Keyse-Walker smoothly integrates Caribbean lore and culture into the narrative, which is peopled with distinctive, well-wrought characters . . . Readers will look forward to Teddy’s further adventures.”

“A principled hero, solid details of police work and the practices of Palo Mayombe and Sateria, and lushly described settings permeated by unease and possible supernatural phenomena combine to distinguish this ambiguous, unusual mystery”

“Plenty of action, entertaining and appealing characters, and colorful depictions of island life . . . A solid read-alike of AGATHA CHRISTIE's A Caribbean Mystery and BOB MORRIS’s "Zack Chasteen" series”