“Hewson expertly balances tense action and thoughtful emotion. Fans of character-driven WWII thrillers will want to check this out”

“Hewson displays the gifts that distinguish the Costa series: the ability to bring texture and humanity to multiple characters and to explore significant moments in history through the microcosm of those characters' lives”

“THE GARDEN OF ANGELS is a unique achievement: a thriller that is a pageturner, yet is also evocative and haunting. Hewson writes with both power and grace and is a true master of his craft. This is a book that stays with you long after you have finished reading”

“Many of Hewson’s books have been set in Italy, but this one-off set mostly in German WW2-occupied Venice must surely rank amongst his best ... With a gallery of wonderful characters on both sides of the fence and never flinching from the atrocities committed by all parties, this is a gripping and wonderfully written tale of pathos and heroism with a wonderful final twist that raises the book to a whole other level”

“Full of layers, like a Russian nesting doll … A good read for those who love their World War II thrillers with a bit of history included. Followers of Donna Leon’s “Commissario Brunetti” mysteries may appreciate the atmosphere and the intrigue”

“Readers will be gripped and hold fast until the shocking end”

“Readers of Donna Leon and Michael Dibdin will find this gripping”

“Hewson spins an engrossing tale”

“Hewson’s own elegant prose style perfectly captures the mood of the story ... A splendid book”