"Mr. Todd’s narrative begins as a police-procedural but subtly transforms into a tale of personal redemption and a poignant Christmas story."

– Wall Street Journal

"You're going to love Todd."

– Stephen King

"If there's ever been a more complex and compelling hero in crime fiction than Inspector Rutledge, I can't think of one."

– Jeffery Deaver

"Todd's latest whodunit featuring Scotland Yarder Ian Rutledge finds the long-running series in top form. . . . Todd keeps readers off-balance throughout and poignantly explores his lead's emotional struggles."

– Publishers Weekly

"A lovingly evoked postwar idyll."

– Kirkus

"Warm and comfortable, like a pair of familiar shoes. The story is well-organized, and Rutledge's internal struggles are compelling as always. A worthwhile and rewarding read."

– Library Journal