'There is nothing more gratifying than watching a master craftswoman at work, and she is on fine form here' Observer
The masterly handling of the pace and plot, blended with brilliant characterisation, show why best-selling writer Val McDermid retains her title of new Queen of Crime (People)
'Another stellar read from McDermid, and further evidence that her "Queen of Crime" status will not be challenged' Scotsman
'A compulsively readable tale' Irish Times