Nailbiting ... more twists and turns than a boa-constrictor on speed

Another well-paced, well-written thriller from rising star Kernick

A wham-bang chase story ... fast-moving and gripping

Explodes into non-stop action which refuses to slow down until almost the end of the story. When it gets even faster

Vibrant, engrossing and constantly surprising. The pace never lets up, this book has a heart, as well as gore galore

One of the most entertaining beach books of this - or any other - summer . . . [A] rocketing thriller

Colossally cool . . . Captures the essence of Southern California itself: forecast sunny and clear, with an undertow of darkness

Winslow is a sensational writer

At a time when many successful crime and thriller writers produce a book a year, Don Winslow stands out. He is one of the best

If you've never read Don Winslow, start now

Don Winslow is the kind of cult writer who is so good you almost want to keep him to yourself

Patterson is in a class by himself.

[Patterson's] books don't pussyfoot around when it comes to the villains. These are bad, bad people ... with a lot of intrigue in high places.