The characters are well drawn, the dialog flows, and the chapters speed by, making for a breezy, solid read. This late discovery is a welcomed treat for Westlake's many fans. A natural for all mystery collections. - Library Journal One of the best Westlake novels I've read. - Washington Post A terrifying sprint for redemption and rescue with the reader kept in agonizing suspense until the literal last page. Not to be missed. - Mystery Scene A tense, compelling story...painfully insightful...[readers will] be hard-pressed to put the book down. - Booklist Halfway into January and we already have the first great book of 2012...some of the finest work of the author's career. And that is truly saying something. - Vince Keenan We're all in the presence of the master one last time. - Open Letters Review Sharply written and insightful...a worthy addition to Westlake's lengthy catalogue. - Publishers Weekly Unexpectedly moving. - Detectives Beyond Borders ...a master at the top of his game. - Slacker Heroes Surprisingly emotionally potent...God bless Charles Ardai and Hard Case Crime. - Barnes & Noble Ransom Notes A real page turner...Westlake's book is hot with fear, remorse, lust and violence... - Ed Gorman Westlake is a master of ratcheting up the tension...the book is highly recommended. - Bill Crider A masterful little gem. - In Reference to Murder