‘Usual top-quality work from Vanda Symon. The Edinburgh of the south has never been more deadly’ Ian Rankin
‘If you like taut, pacy thrillers with a wonderful sense of place, then this is the book for you’ Liam McIlvanney
‘A delightful, twisty read and that leaves you wanting more from the pen of a terrifically entertaining and enjoyable writer’ Live & Deadly
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‘Vanda Symon’s fast-paced crime novels are as good as anything the US has to offer – a sassy heroine, fabulous sense of place, and rip-roaring stories with a twist. Perfect curl-up-on-the-sofa reading’ Kate Mosse
‘Sam detects with good humour, dogged determination and the odd flash of brilliance that might even be enough to impress her frosty nemesis, DI Johns’ Sunday Times
‘Antipodean-set crime is riding high thanks to the likes of Jane Harper, and fans of The Dry will also like Vanda Symon’ Red magazine
‘It is Symon’s copper Sam, self-deprecating and very human, who represents the writer’s real achievement’ Guardian
‘Symon’s talent for creating well-rounded characters permeates throughout’ Crimewatch
‘A real page-turner with shocks and surprises throughout … With a twisty plot, a protagonist who shines and beautifully written observations of the cruellest things – crime fiction at its best. This is an outstanding book’ Kiwi Crime
‘Vanda Symon is a wonderful storyteller … Atmospheric, gripping and incredibly satisfying; my only problem is that I read it too quickly and now have to wait for the next instalment!’ Random Things through My Letterbox
‘It wowed me with its twisty journey, weaving various threads together, right through to the shocking, and surprising, ending. This gripping series is a definite must-read for me – and for anyone else who loves entertaining, humorous crime fiction with plenty of heart’ Off-the-Shelf Books
‘Fast paced with short chapters so you just can’t put it down. An attention-grabbing deadly read’ Not Another Book Blogger
‘A brilliantly written, easy-to-read story … The outcome of the case was so unexpected. Shocking. Jaw-dropping. I could not believe it at all. After all that time. Very clever. Sneaky. Just wow’ Gemma’s Book Reviews
‘A well-written book that made me want to rush through it. It’s tense and at times dark, with one of the most heart-breaking scenes I’ve ever read. I’m very much looking forward to going back and reading Overkill’ Macs Book Review
‘A really engaging police procedural … It was inhaled in two sittings and I immediately began to look forward to the next!’ Grab this Book
‘There are plenty of twists and turns, and short chapters keep the pace moving. Sam faces tough decisions in dramatic and traumatic circumstances, which keeps the writing taut and makes for tense reading’ Joy Kluver
‘A satisfyingly meaty police procedural, a taut and atmospheric page-turner with a fantastic female lead. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, this is a brilliant addition to an already accomplished series, and I cannot wait for Vanda’s next book so that I can see what Sam gets embroiled in next!’ The Shelf of Unread Books
‘I thought the pace was excellent and it was an easy book to read … the author has a lovely writing style … and I have to say that the cover for this one is gorgeous!’ Donna’s Book Blog
‘The ending was very shocking and completely unexpected! I had lots of theories about who the murderer was and what was happening, but none of them proved to be correct. I’m not sure I would have guessed even if I tried, which is always a sign of a great read’ Over the Rainbow Book Blog
‘Well-plotted, clever and satisfying’ Beverley Has Read
‘An emotional, powerful and gripping novel. I loved it and highly recommend it!’ Rather Too Fond of Books