T. Jefferson Parker is a powerhouse writer.” The New York Times Book Review
“Parker's absorbing story and rich characters will surprise you as their many dimensions unfold.” Seattle Times
“The kind of book you think about long after you have finished it...intelligent, sensitive, poignantly real...Parker emerges as one of our best novelists.” Atlanta Journal & Constitution
“A hothouse of full-bloomed characters and ripe emotions.” Kirkus Reviews
“T. Jefferson Parker is not the first to explore the peculiar psyche of Orange County-he's simply the best.” San Diego Union
“Parker is a gifted writer...superb...a smart and compelling read.” L.A. Style
“T. Jefferson Parker makes the turf of Raymond Chandler and Ross MacDonald his own with a novel steaming with atmosphere and taut with suspense.” Literary Guild
“An outstanding, memorable, and magnetic work!” Library Journal
“Parker is a robust storyteller who delights in bewildering reversals. He passionately describes the disappearing coastal culture while composing a tantalizing story of small-town politics.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch