'Confirms his status as one of the finest crime writers in the world ... grabs the reader by the throat from the beginning. Superb.' -- Independent on Sunday The pace is terrific, the suspense inexorable, and there is an excellent climax ... If you want thrills, Deaver is your man' -- Guardian 'This is not just an adrenaline-charged manhunt but a game of deception and multiple double-cross that keeps the reader guessing right up to the final page' -- The Times 'Full of his trademark misdirections, bluffs and double-bluffs ... It'll be snapped up and devoured by Deaver's legions of loyal fans' -- News of the World 'A head-spinning, clever cat-and-mouse tale that hurtles along at 100mph ... Full of twists, turns, bluffs and double bluffs, it's an edge-of-the-seat read from beginning to end' -- Sunday Express 'The plot twists are sudden, dazzling and unexpected, and climax in a breathtaking finale.' -- Scotsman 'A thrill-a-minute wilderness adventure' -- New York Times

Jeffery Deaver was a lawyer before quitting work to become a full-time writer.