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“[The] subtle prose and profound empathy for all [the]
characters enhance a suspenseful and twisty plot.” Publishers Weekly
“While respectful of the resilient spirit of communities
like Eastfield, Todd…doesn’t shrink from challenging the assumptions about
class and economic privilege that once sustained their insular way of life.
Once again, Rutledge comes to realize that war changes everything.” New York Times
“Another engaging
entry in a fine series.” Booklist
“While series of this length often hit a stale point, Todd masterfully avoids this pitfall by continuing to find fresh ways of exploring WWI’s long-term effects on his main character. With a plot that neatly shifts gears from whodunit to can-he-be-caught, both Todd and his hero are in fine form from start to finish.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
“Todd invests this absorbing fiction with creative
storytelling (including intriguing subplots), memorable characters and graceful,
seemingly effortless prose…This is fiction that moves, entertains, and as
always, underscores life’s victories over death.” Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Todd once and for all establishes the shell-shocked
Rutledge as the genre’s most complex and fascinating detective.” Entertainment Weekly