A gripping, well-told story of faith and truth. - Khaled Hosseini, bestselling author of The Kite RunnerGripping debut - ElleThis is a stunning debut... Viscerally scary, gripping and written in beautiful, sparse prose, it's a seriously good read - Sainsbury's magazineMailman generates a real sense of dread for Gude's fate . . . One of Mailman's ancestors was accused of witchcraft in 1600s New England, which adds piquancy to the plot . . . Mailman creditably forces the pace, giving the snouty friar pride of place in an unusual denouement. - Financial TimesNot for the faint-hearted, Mailman ratchets up the tension and the images of torture as Gude fights to escape an horrendous fate. Gripping. - Marie ClaireThis terrifying, gripping novel shows how desperation spawns wickedness. - The TimesA centuries-old tale with modern resonance - GuardianBeautifully executed - Historical Novels Review