"Excellent...As in the best traditional English village whodunits, the killer lurks among the townspeople, but his or her identity still comes as a shock."
         -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"Cleeves is expert at depicting hardscrabble island life, parental expectations and disappointments and emotionally charged silences. Thoughtful readers should give Perez a try."
         -- Kirkus Reviews

"Cleeves' latest mystery is travel and entertainment rolled into one.... a suspenseful read."
         -- RT Book Reviews

"Moody and atmospheric ... well-written tale."
         -- Library Journal