“Where has Linwood Barclay been all my life? His is the best thriller I’ve read in five years. Once I was 30 pages in, I literally could not put it down. The writing is crisp; the twists are jolting and completely unexpected.” —Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly

“A page-turner with lots of cliffhangers; the subject matter hits home for anyone with a family; and the protagonist is that most noble of creatures.” —The Gazette (Montreal)

“The story moves at the speed of a downhill racer. . . . The characters feel real. . . . Barclay also exhibits a nice sense of humour. Hints of Elmore Leonard. Softer, more thoughtful. More Canadian.” —The Globe and Mail

“Mr. Barclay can flawlessly assume the voice of a small-town American dad.” —The New York Times

“As with most expertly crafted thrillers, it’s only after finishing [this] novel that the real fun begins. In the thick of reading, there’s an uncontrollable need to keep turning pages, to keep up with the plot twists Barclay drops at both expected and unexpected intervals, and to enjoy the heady rollercoaster effect produced by the story’s unbridled momentum.” —Quill & Quire

“A complex, engrossing plot being played out by real, affecting characters.” —Toronto Sun

“The tension mounts as Barclay skillfully shows how even the most innocent action can seem suspicious. The surprising twists and appealing characters rank this among the author’s best.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Barclay keeps the reader off kilter as his plot moves to a logical conclusion.” —The South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“What a rush! . . . Fraught with suspense, twists and turns, this book is an action-packed ‘thinking person’s’ dream. Barclay presents for the reader an enigma wrapped in a riddle layered within a mystery.” —The Decatur Daily

“Fast-paced and with an irresistible blend of suspense and tension.” —Tuscon Citizen