‘Impressive… written with pace and a delicate feel for the darker shadows of the American psyche… Stark is an exceptional new British talent.’
‘A remarkable debut by a British writer who captures the mood and setting of New York brilliantly… Powerful and thrilling.’
‘Tightly plotted, intricately planned, not a loose end or an unexplained action or clue anywhere, great characters, great pace, twists and turns aplenty… and an exciting and thrilling climax which had me on the end of my seat.’
‘Well written, paced steadily with a climactic finish and chock full of thoughtfully crafted characters… Stark delivers an aptly stark portrayal of the modern-day psychopath.’
‘Stark holds his own in a debut that focuses on characterization and has a villain certainly creepy enough to keep the pages turning… [His] confidence and careful attention to the internal lives of his characters add another layer to the hunt for this killer… Solid and scary.’
‘An assured debut, suggesting that Oliver Stark is a name we will hear a great deal more from.’