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REVIEWS
CAST IRON
"[Peter May] writes with
a precision and clarity that is all
too rare nowadays. It is fluid,
brilliant and entrancing. There’s an
almost poetic quality to his
sentences which I found just
brilliant."
Shots Magazine
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BLOWBACK
"May's flair for
narrative, characterization and evocative
descriptions of various locales and historic
tidbits ... fresh and delightfully readable
— catnip for armchair sleuths."
Kirkus
*STARRED REVIEW*
"Caught up in
the various threads, readers are lulled into
a false sense of knowing where the tale is
heading until May pulls the rug out from
under them."
Library Journal
*STARRED REVIEW*
"...[leaves]
the reader anticipating the fifth entry in
this outstanding series"
Library Journal
(review of
Audio Version)
"Peter May is one of
the best mystery writers on the market
today"
The Mystery
Gazette
"As we have come to
expect from these stories, the plot has its
share of twists, love connections and
dangerous encounters, all of which keep the
reader eagerly turning the pages (hence my
single-sitting completion)...
mouth-watering
descriptions ... an insider’s peak into the
melodrama, creativity and hard work involved
in earning and maintaining 3 Michelin stars
...another solid
whodunit that is both well-conceived and
creatively told"
Examiner.com
"this detective
mystery will please a wide-range of lovers
of suspense novels. Enzo is a dynamic
character dealing with not only the cold
case, but also some very personal issues in
his life. And he does it with great style.
Enjoy!"
Fresh Fiction
"Peter May has done
it again!! (...) This book is well plotted
and beautifully written. Peter May has a
series that is a winner!"
Janie's Reads
"excellent
writing
and excellent story ... mouth watering
descriptions of food and wine"
Mysteries Etc
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FREEZE
FRAME
"The author of
the much acclaimed "China Thrillers"
surpasses himself here in misdirection,
placing clues in plain sight and leaving
the reader anticipating the fifth entry
in this outstanding series."
Library
Journal (starred review)
"May’s excellent
fourth Enzo McLeod mystery... With its
intricate plot, compelling characters,
and bombshell denouement, this
unsettling Enzo Files installment is a
must-read."
Publishers
Weekly (starred review)
"The formula is a
neat one, going back to the golden age
of detective fiction... Although May
obviously (and justifiably) prides
himself on his grasp of the plot
mechanics, something must be said for
his vivid settings, which remove the
story from the library and send it out
into the wide, wide world."
New York
Times
"We are in the
presence of a writer in complete control
of his subject and his characters, and
not just at the level of day to day
activity. This is a truly multi-level
work with thoughtful excursions into the
painful inner lives of the characters,
even as we follow them to inevitable and
tragic conclusions. A most satisfying
novel."
Carl
Brookins
"Spending time
with Peter May's charming and clever
Enzo Macleod in Brittany is pure
pleasure. In May's fourth installment of
the Enzo Files series, the remote Ile de
Groix, with its turbulent coast, rough
weather, and laconic and secretive
residents, tests Macleod intellectually
and physically as he attempts to solve a
case so cold it's frigid... the truth
hidden inside the mystery of Freeze
Frame is fascinating and Enzo Macleod is
great fun to hang out with."
Bookbrowse
"fast-paced... The
Enzo Files are a great series that is
four for four."
Genre Go
Round Reviews
"This mystery is
rich in story development and
characterization... enticing the reader
to become a fan of this cerebral
series.”
Enid Grabiner for RebeccasReads.com
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BLACKLIGHT
BLUE
"A cerebral,
chilling tale bound to burnish May's
reputation.”
Kirkus Reviews
"May's dark, intense third mystery to
feature Scottish forensic scientist Enzo
Macleod... an unusually compelling ongoing saga”
Publishers
Weekly
"This complicated tale weaves threads of
the past into the present...
An engrossing mystery"
Library Journal
"Another excellent story in May's series...
But there is a lot more of substance in this
emotional tale.
It will entertain, mystify and perplex, right up
to the very end. ”
Carl
Brookins
"an intricate plot that does not fail to
deliver...
keeps you guessing until its nail-biting ending”
Shine
Entertainment Reviews
" there's a fascinating cold case, Enzo's
lady friends and family members and their
friends (all drawn with care and warts),
somebody trying to kill all of the above,
chases, wonderful scenery, and lots of other
good stuff. After deciding I wasn't going
to like this book, I read it in one
sitting...couldn't put it down. You won't
be able to resist it either.”
Kay Muther,
DorothyL
"a superb cold case whodunit.”
Genre Go Round
Reviews
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THE
CRITIC
WHAT
THE CRITICS SAY
Enzo MacLeod is
one of the most unusual crime solvers I have
ever met; sort of a cross between James Bond and
Inspector Clouseau.”
BookBrowse
“What a great new book ... Suspenseful?
Oh, yes. Thrilling? Some of that too. Great
characters? For sure. A really good plot?
Without saying. Action? Plenty. A good book? You
betcha. Don't miss it.”
Bookloons
"a finely crafted and surprising mystery."
Kirkus Reviews
“Oenophiles
and fans of CBS’s ‘Cold Case’ will relish [The
Critic]...Enzo's emotional drama with both his
daughters and romantic attractions to two
charming ladies, plus tidbits about wine
production and the art of wine tasting, make
this a full-bodied, satisfying read.”
Publishers
Weekly
“This is a
nice series, out of the ordinary, and May
presents his protagonist warts and all!
McLeod is a delightful protagonist – stubborn,
insightful, occasionally foolhardy, totally at
odds in his relationships with the women in his
life, and a very pleasant addition to current
suspense fiction.”
Woodstock for
CRIMESPREE Magazine
“Peter May
has written an excellent novel with “The
Critic. He manages to successfully
incorporate mystery, suspense, humor and a
little romance into one great plot.”
Reader Views
“The second
Enzo Macleod French cold case mystery is a
superb tale that will send readers seeking his
previous starring role (see EXTRAORDINARY
PEOPLE). Enzo is fabulous as he uses all his
forensic skills seeking the motive ... a
wonderful whodunit”
GenreGoRound
“The mystery
is there, and the ending a shock”
Library Journal
“Enzo MacLeod
is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have
ever met; sort of a cross between James Bond and
Inspector Clouseau.”
BookBrowse
“The action is good, the mystery is
thoughtful... thoroughly enjoyable... Plenty of
winemaking information and lore adds local color
and atmosphere making The Critic a sure to
please mystery for everyone. ”
The Mystery
Reader
"Rich with the traditions of this
Southern France winemaking region, this is a
mystery with Gallic flavor to be to be savored."
Mystery Scene Magazine
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EXTRAORDINARY
PEOPLE
EXTRAORDINARY
REACTIONS
"A
sharp edged tale woven with the
intricacy of a spider's web.
Intelligent, involved, and ingenious"
Steve
Berry
(Author
of THE TEMPLAR LEGACY, THE THIRD
SECRET, THE ROMANOV PROHECY and THE
AMBER ROOM)
"Read an astoundingly good book
the other day. Just outstanding.
...As much an examination of
French intellectual culture as a
thrilling and tension-filled mystery,
the novel is filled with
multi-dimensional flawed
individuals. The author's
examination of society and the human
condition is fascinating and
enthralling. The conclusion is as
exciting and entertaining as one could
ask for. A dynamite
novel and a fine beginning to what
promises to be an outstanding crime
fiction series."
Carl
Brookins
(Author
of THE CASE OF THE GREEDY LAWYERS,
OLD SILVER, A SUPERIOR MYSTERY and
INNER PASSAGES)
“Intelligent,
ever-moving and beautifully written, it
is the best book I have read this
year. I highly recommend it!!”
Barbara
Douglas, Murder By The Book.
"excellent
reading...
Peter May has created not only a
fast paced, cerebral mystery that
keeps you guessing right down to the
final pages, but he has also
introduced a very likeable
protagonist in Enzo Macleod.
The first in what promises to be an
extraordinary mystery series, you'll
want to get in on the ground floor
and become acquainted with Macleod
at the getgo!"
"I
Love A Mystery" Newsletter
"This is possibly the best
crafted mystery we’ve reviewed in 2006.
It’s all there: clues, red herrings, fractured
relationships, dangerous romances, and much
more.
We rated this excellent mystery a max five
hearts."
HeartlandReviews.com
"...an excellent novel
that will keep you in suspense all the
way ... Hopefully Peter May will
follow-up this book with future
adventures of Enzo MacLeod."
Patricia
Reid, BooksNBytes.com
"Peter May's
"Extraordinary People" is an extraordinary
novel ... Action escalates at every turn and
becomes breathtaking at the denouement."
Mary
Ann
Smyth, Bookloons
"brisk and
thrilling ... the layers of complexity
bode well for future installments."
The
Baltimore Sun
May paces his tale of a burst-open cold case
with teasingly professional precision"
DIBS -
early buzz on upcoming books
"Lots of twists
and turns. Fast-paced. Lots of energy
throughout the book."
Ollie’s
World of Books
"the intriguing
first book in a series of thrillers set in
modern France by talented author Peter May ...
The presumed premise for this series,
celebrated unsolved murders, is a captivating
one"
Hidden
Staircase, Mystery Books
"This taughtly
written thriller moves from the catacombs
under Paris through the countryside
surrounding this great city. I found it
hard to put down."
Linda Walonen,
Bay Books, San Ramon CA
"Twists, turns
and a whirl wind tour of France ... smart and
engaging ... Peter May does a wonderful job
... This is an intelligent story that every
mystery fan should read."
Sondra
Fowler for ReaderViews.com
"As a fan of
forensics, this reader finds the
interpretation of the clues a highlight to the
high-paced adventure."
Jen
Oliver
for MyShelf.com
"The climax is
a fabulous finale that will leave readers
clamoring for more inquiries by the Professor
and his team."
Harriet
Klausner,
Midwest
Book
Review
"a suspenseful
engrossing read, and well worth the time to
join the chase"
Woodstock,
writing for CrimeSpree
Magazine
"a fun and fascinating book"
The
San Jose Mercury News
"action-packed
second half and rather thrilling denouement in
the catacombs of Paris"
Entertainment
Weekly
"this travelogue–cum–murder mystery makes for
a fun puzzle"
Publisher's
Weekly
"a thoroughly
engaging puzzle mystery"
Library
Journal
"May provides
abundant local color and writes with measured
authority. The results are as engaging as they
are cerebral."
Kirkus
Reviews
"I read THE FIREMAKER and loved it. I'm
also reading an ARC of EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
from Poison Pen Press and find it very hard to
put down!!"
Deb
Andolino, Aliens & Alibis Books, Columbia,
SC 29209
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