"A fitting and frightening conclusion to a magnificent series." - The Times

"Oliver Bottini is one of the most sophisticated crime writers of our times . . . [his] plots are always original, and this one is as intriguing as ever" - Sunday Times

"The Black Forest investigations are emblematic of the European crime scene, with the striking southwest Kirchzarten region the backdrop to cruel malfeasance." - Financial Times Summer Crime Picks

"Bottini is a terrific storyteller" - Sunday Express

"Bottini's novels are infused with his knowledge of the darker corners of European history, showing its impact decades after the horrific events that drive his plots." - Sunday Times