“[Ava Lee] is definitely a winner.” — Jenni Mortin, Saskatoon StarPhoenix
“I’m devouring each book as it comes out. I’m impressed with Ava’s character development as the series progresses ... if you want a great read and an education in high-level business dealings, Ian Hamilton is an author to watch.” — Ellen Roseman, Toronto Star
“... my favourite new mystery series ... perfect escapism ...” — Sarah Weinman, National Post
“The Wild Beasts of Wuhan is an entertaining dip into potentially fatal worlds of artistic skulduggery.” — Joan Barfoot, Sudbury Star
“... Hamilton uses Ava’s investigations as comprehensive and intriguing mechanisms for plot and character development.” — Natalie Samson, Quill and Quire
“... fast-paced and very entertaining.” — Anne Sutherland, Montreal Gazette
“The Wild Beasts of Wuhan is the best Ava Lee novel yet, and promises more and better to come.” — Margaret Cannon, Globe and Mail
“The very interesting story puts Lee into the world of international fine art as she tries to find out how a client in China was cheated in some very expensive purchases.” — Patrick Davitt, Guelph Mercury
“Clearly conversant with the art world, Hamilton makes the intricacies of forgery as interesting as a Ponzi scheme.” — Publishers Weekly
“You haven’t seen cold and calculating until you’ve double-crossed this number cruncher. Another strong entry from Arthur Ellis Award–winner Hamilton.” — Karen Keefe, Booklist
“An intelligent kick-ass heroine anchors Canadian author Hamilton’s excellent third novel featuring forensic accountant Ava Lee…Clearly conversant with the art world, Hamilton makes the intricacies of forgery as interesting as a Ponzi scheme.” — Publishers Weekly
“A lively series about Ava Lee, a sexy forensic financial investigator.” — Colette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times
“This book is miles from the ordinary. The main character, Ava Lee is ‘the whole package.’” — Carole E. Barrowman, Minneapolis Star Tribune
“A strong heroine is challenged to discover the details of an intercontinental art scheme. Although Hamilton’s star Ava Lee (The Disciple of Las Vegas, 2013) is technically a forensic accountant, she’s more badass private investigator than desk jockey.” — Kirkus Reviews
