«[A] perfectly fresh, contemporary crime story meshing interesting characters with plenty of fascinating ornithological detail»

Crime Fiction Catalogue

«A fine writer»

Sunday Telegraph

«Cleeves is quietly carving out a reputation as the new Queen of Crime»

Sunday Mirror

«Ann Cleeves is a skilful technician, keeping our interest alive and building slowly up to the denouement. Her easy use of language and clever story construction make her one of the best natural writers of detective fiction»

Daily Express

«Nobody does unsettling undercurrents better than Ann Cleeves»

Val McDermid

«Ann Cleeves has an enviable talent . . . I love these books»

CrimeSquad