Brilliant! P.D. Viner's writing is audacious, clever and bold. I think he'll go far

An exciting thriller that is also deeply moving. A hugely impressive debut

Genuinely intriguing

An entertaining thriller, but also a moving examination of loss, memory and morality

THE LAST WINTER OF DANI LANCING marks the debut of a major new voice in crime fiction. P.D. Viner has crafted a deeply textured psychological thriller that reveals, layer by tragic layer, the damage wrought by a single act of homicide. A remarkably assured debut and a thrilling read. Look forward to more

Inventive, clever, and beautifully written. This novel of a single crime's ripple effects on the survivors is told with ingenious plotting and rich, true characters. A bold and impressive debut

a chilly, emotionally charged page-turner... will hook readers with its intensity and puzzlelike plot

... an extremely deep and involved plot that jumps from character to character and keeps them on their toes at all times ... the solid writing from this new author will keep their target reader more than intrigued

A wonderful story, a superb debut... Whatever you do stick with it, this is a remarkable book and deserves to be read.

a superb & accomplished debut, beautifully written & with a heart of sadness ... Loved it! ... Great debut

Along with an ear for inner-city argot almost as finely tuned as those of Elmore Leonard and fellow D.C. crime writer George Pelacanos, Tucker has a knack for ingenious plotting that jolts his narrative into unexpected directions ... rich yet taut description, edgy storytelling, rock-and-rolling dialogue, and a deeply flawed but compelling hero add up to a luminous first novel.

The brisk plot is punctuated by an insightful view of journalism and manipulative editors, shady politicians, and apathetic cops, while also showing residents working to create a better neighborhood. Readers will be pleased that Tucker leaves room for a sequel.

Based on a true story, this gritty, exciting book is Tucker's impressive debut novel.

Outstanding.

Stunningly written with such brilliant and believable characters alongside such an intricately woven and gripping storyline, this is one of the most enjoyable crime fiction novels I've read in a long time.

Right from the start I loved this book – descriptions of the main characters were believable and got me hooked. A real page turner and I read it really quickly…A great first novel by Neely Tucker, and I will certainly be looking for the next one.

Intricate, absorbing and a thoroughly enjoyable read.

A page-turning, gripping debut novel ... sharply observed, well-drawn characters and pitch perfect writing.

A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Not only an enthralling murder investigation... but a plot that is strengthened and illuminated by two of the best characters I have read for some time- reporter Sully Carter and his cohort, the streetwise gangster Sly Hastings... their exchanges are pure gold.

This is a terrific first novel by a man with a long career in journalism. The tale builds to a dramatic conclusion, with a final unexpected and terrible twist in the tail.