‘A delicious, demanding departure from Doug Johnstone … out of this world’ Val McDermid
‘All the drive, curiosity and wonder of his crime and mystery novels … science fiction gains a new author’ Derek B Miller
‘A sci-fi novel that is as moving as it is magical and mysterious. Doug Johnstone has hit it out of the park again’ Mark Billingham
‘If you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure it’s this one’ Nina Pottell, Prima
‘An unexpected delight! Doug Johnstone is acclaimed as a crime writer, but this science-fiction thriller propels him into bold new territory. Fast paced yet thoughtful … a first-contact tale full of heart and high-octane action. Highly recommended’ D. V. Bishop
‘Doug Johnstone held me spellbound in this mesmerising tale of wonder and hope … A gloriously absorbing story of menace and magic – I loved it’ Marion Todd
‘A perfect road-trip movie just waiting to be made … another brilliant read from Doug, who just keeps getting better and better’ James Oswald
‘An adrenaline-filled astral adventure, with a tender and authentic introspection about the beauty of true human connection that really can traverse the space between us’ B. S. Casey
‘A clever and unusual read … I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixed’ Susi Holliday
‘Beautifully lyrical writing, a heart-warming, fast-paced, often tense look at friendships that surpass all boundaries, an exploration of the very basic need for connection and a place to belong … It’s divine’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews
‘Riveting speculative fiction, a thought-provoking novel and solid sci-fi’ Scrapping and Playing
‘Absolutely loved this book … about connection, kindness and so much more, all mixed in with a kind of sci-fi element but totally relatable’ Sally Boocock
SHORTLISTED for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year
LONGLISTED for Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year
SHORTLISTED for Amazon Publishing Capital Crime Thriller of the Year
‘An engrossing and beautifully written tale that bears all the Doug Johnstone hallmarks in its warmth and darkly comic undertones’ Herald Scotland
‘Gripping and blackly humorous’ Observer
‘A tense ride with strong, believable characters’ Kerry Hudson, Big Issue
‘The power of this book, though, lies in the warm personalities and dark humour of the Skelfs’ Scotsman
‘A touching and often funny portrayal of grief … more, please’ Guardian
‘Wonderful characters: flawed, funny and brave’ Sunday Times
‘A lovely, sad tale, beautifully told and full of understanding’ The Times
‘Exceptional … a must for those seeking strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonists’ Publishers Weekly
‘Keeps you hungry from page to page. A crime reader can’t ask anything more’ Sun
‘This may be Doug Johnstone’s best book yet … Tense, pacey, filmic’ Ian Rankin
‘As psychologically rich as it is harrowing … one of the genre’s premiere writers’ Megan Abbott
‘A brooding, intensely dark thriller with a defiant beating heart. Evocative, heartbreaking and hopeful … STUNNING’ Miranda Dickinson
‘A noir heavyweight and a master of gritty realism’ Willy Vlautin
‘The perfect free-range writer, respectful of conventions but never bound by them … each book is something new in this world’ James Sallis
‘Bloody brilliant’ Martyn Waites
‘Pacy, harrowing and occasionally brutal’ Paddy Magrane
‘If you loved Iain Banks, you’ll devour the Skelfs series’ Erin Kelly
‘A poignant reflection on grief and the potential for healing … A proper treat’ Mary Paulson-Ellis
‘A thrilling, atmospheric book … Move over Ian Rankin, Doug Johnstone is coming through!’ Kate Rhodes
‘An unstoppable, thrilling, bullet train of a book that cleverly weaves in family and intrigue, and has real emotional impact’ Helen Fields
‘A total delight … Johnstone never fails to entertain’ Gytha Lodge
‘Compelling and compassionate characters, with a dash of physics and philosophy’ Ambrose Parry
‘Balances the cosmos, music, death and life, and wraps it all in a compelling mystery’ Marni Graff