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Reviews
standalones:
the lewis trilogy
the enzo files:
extraordinary people (a.k.a. "dry bones")
(#1 the enzo files)
the critic (a.k.a. "a vintage corpse")
(#2 the enzo files)
blacklight blue
(#3 the enzo files)
freeze frame
(#4 the enzo files)
blowback *LATEST*
(#5 the enzo files)
the china thrillers:
the firemaker
(#1 the china thrillers)
the fourth sacrifice
(#2 the china thrillers)
the killing room
(#3 the china thrillers)
snakehead
(#4 the china thrillers)
the runner
(#5 the china thrillers)
chinese whispers
(#6 the china thrillers)
machair
the firemaker:
Reviews
of
UK EDITION
Reviews
of
UK EDITION
(May's) dialogue is witty and apposite, sometimes extremely funny."
Scotland on Sunday
global panic surrounding genetically modified food."
The Mirror
and vagaries of the Chinese police system."
The Good Book Guide
a hit with readers and bound to transfer to the silver screen.
(May's) foresight couldn't have been better"
The Edinburgh Evening News
it's engaging, topical... and certainly qualifies Peter May as a name to watch."
Shots
Newcastle Evening Chronicle.
Books at ShopSmart.com
Reviews
of US EDITION
"It's always a great
pleasure to find yourself
in the hands of someone who tells a cracking
good story.
Peter May has penned both an excellent
thriller
and a fascinating study of cultures in
collision.
I loved the details of modern China
embedded like exotic gems in the story.
This is a book I highly recommend."
William Kent
Krueger
“British TV writer May's frightening premise
powers a tale that satisfies as
a mystery, a romantic adventure and a
fascinating look at the new China.”
Kirkus Reviews
“It's a pleasure to be introduced to these
two investigators,
and readers will eagerly await the
publication of further installments in the
series.”
American Library
Association
“a truly riveting book"
Romantic Times
(41/2 STARS "TOP PICK" Dec 2005)
"Peter May is a fine writer.
The strength of this particular series is
the detailed descriptions of the exotic
locale and
the vividly rendered characterizations.
The plot is clever and easily sustains the
suspense
until the unexpectedly exciting climax.
Peter May is highly regarded both in Britain
and in China.
He deserves to be well known here as well.
Highly recommended.”
Larry Gandle, Deadly Pleasures
Magazine
"A little romance, a
dose of grit, a good deal of violence
and a liberal helping of conspiracy make
this author's work worthwhile page-turners.”
January Magazine
(winner of 2005 Gumshoe Award for
Best Crime Fiction Web Site)
“This is the first book by May that I’ve
read and I was
mightily impressed with this atmospheric
thriller.”
Bookaholic for the
Mystery Addict
“...this is definitely a book you shouldn't
miss.
There are five more books in this series
that have been published in the UK.
We can sincerely hope for an accelerated
release
schedule in the U.S. to get us quickly
caught up
with this wonderful author.”
Armchair
Interviews
“May is most convincing in his vivid
depiction
of a dynamic China recovering from the
damage
of the Cultural Revolution.”
Publishers Weekly
"For fans of police procedurals and
thrillers
this book has it all."
Reviewing The
Evidence
the fourth
sacrifice:
Reviews
of the UK EDITION
Reviews of the UK EDITION
The Herald
by Deadly Pleasures (The Anthony Award Winning Mystery Magazine)
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
Amazon.co.uk
Good Book Guide
Caledonia
Scotland on Sunday
"China and the city of Beijing are depicted extremely well and the horrors and tragic legacy of the Cultural revolution are made poignantly clear."
Manchester Evening News
"May successfully blends a riveting historical story, a strong sense of place and a romance without sacrificing pace and tension...with enough gory forensic detail to keep the most bloodthirsty reader happy"
Books at ShopSmart.com
"fascinatingly detailed and well-researched"
"May's plotting is impeccable,"
"scene-setting is a delight"
Highland News
Reviews of the US EDITION
Library Journal - STARRED REVIEW
"May exposes Beijing's dirty charm in a country grappling with modernity. The fast-paced second half is strongest, but the love-hate tension of the romance captivates throughout."
"Entertainment Weekly"
"an electrifying mixture of mystery, romance and history."
Kirkus
"vivid picture of a chaotic, vital modern-day China ...
a fascinating backdrop of the cultural divide between China and America"
Publishers Weekly
"While the mystery is grisly and intriguing, it's the relationship between the two leads that elevates the book above many others in the genre. ...
The author could have gone for the slick, familiar fish-out-of-water story, but by choosing a subtler approach, he rewards us with a far deeper, far more satisfying story."
Booklist
"an excellent Chinese police procedural starring a strong American protagonist and a powerful support cast"
BookReview.com
"an excellent Chinese police procedural starring a strong American protagonist and a powerful support cast. The story line is fast-paced yet enables the reader to understand the emotions especially of the heroine and the cop, who return from the terrific FIREMAKER tale. However, the star of this exciting thriller is China as Peter May brings to life the rich heritage and present of a wide awake giant."
Genre Go Round Reviews
the killing room:
Reviews
of the UK
Edition
Reviews of the UK Edition
The Bookseller
The Publishing News
Scotland on Sunday
Books Magazine
"as gruesomely detailed as anything Patricia Cornwell or Kathy Reichs describe"
Irish Independent
Glasgow Evening Times
"If you want a good quotient of blood and gore, and an informed and balanced view of modern China...then I highly recommend this book."
Tangled Web
"(Peter May) delivers another pacy, page turning experience that will keep you up at night racing through"
"It'll have you checking out travel sites for cheap tickets to Shanghai"
Books at ShopSmart.com
"I most certainly would recommend it... definitely worth reading... very visual... strong characters... a fantastic story with a really brilliant ending... and human interest. All the right ingredients..."
Cover Story, Radio Scotland
Newcastle Journal
Deadly Pleasures (The Anthony Award Winning Mystery Magazine)
"a fascinating series, although this book, with it's detailed autopsy of the dismembered victims, is not for those with weak stomachs."
Sunday Telegraph
The Herald
"Seat edging suspense... that will keep you turning the pages as fast as any North American serial killer chiller"
What's On, Birmingham
Reviews of the US Edition
"Suspenseful plot twists and turns, the beautifully depicted Chinese culture, and the unresolved relationship of Li and Campbell make this an essential read. While there are other mysteries using modern China as a setting, none is as provocative as May's series... Highly recommended for all mystery collections."
Library Journal (starred review)
"In May’s rewarding third mystery to feature American pathologist Margaret Campbell and Chinese deputy section chief Li Yan... Campbell coaxes the identities of four of the women from their body fragments, and each is a poignant yet apparently unrelated story."
Publishers' Weekly
"The Killing Room is a provocative, stomach-churning, suspense-filled forensic thriller that enhances Peter May's growing reputation as a skilled storyteller who knows how to serve up vivid narratives, romantic adventures, compelling characterizations, riveting plots, and intriguing views of modern-day China. The Killing Room is highly recommended."
Bookloons
"Interdepartmental politics and Party member interference add realism and complexity to the intricate plot. But just as riveting is the triangle between Inspector Li, the rather abrasive Margaret, and sexy Shanghai cop Mei-Ling... The Killing Room is a brisk, solidly plotted police procedural, with lots of gritty forensic details."
Mystery Scene Magazine
"Against this atmospheric backdrop, May creates a fast-paced crime story that transitions smoothly between the police investigation and the characters’ personal lives... A highly enjoyable read that should not be missed"
New Mystery Reader Magazine
"This excellent Chinese police procedural will please fans of that sub-genre immensely as this is a top rate whodunit...The story line is action-packed and the triangle cleverly developed to allow the reader to understand the motivations including personal demons of the investigating team."
Genre Go Round
snakehead:
Deadly Pleasures
(The Anthony Award Winning Mystery Magazine)
"An excellent thriller."
Kirkus Reviews
Shots Magazine
The Guardian
Ottakar's
(naming SNAKEHEAD Crime book of the Month for April 2002)
Aberdeen Evening Express
The Irish Times
"the investigation is absorbing, and the outcome quite a satisfactory (though scrupulously trailed) surprise"
The Scotsman
"captivating"
Deadly Pleasures (The Anthony Award Winning Mystery Magazine)
Highland News
North Star
Lochaber News
"A fast-moving, well-written book that is difficult to put down"
Coventry Evening Telegraph
"the chilling storyline could happen in real life"
Nuneaton Evening Telegraph
"a tight plot that gets more horrifying as the pages turn... too good to miss."
Bookloons
"Whether it is France (home of the Macleod investigative thrillers (see EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE, THE CRITIC and BLACKLIGHT BLUE), China or the United States, Peter May always provides readers with an excellent mystery."
Genre Go Round Reviews
"The pace is fast, the writing always to the point, the characters are genuine in
their language and their emotions, and most worrisome of all, the science is real.
This is a novel with the potential to scare the pants off you. It's timely,
international in scope, a whirlwind of a thriller."
Carl Brookins (Author of THE SUPERIOR MYSTERIES)
"absolutely riveting"
DorothyL
"an exciting, medical mystery that had me captured from the first page."
Mysterious Reviews
the runner:
Tangled Web
Kirkus Reviews
"another good mystery from Peter May...
an enjoyable read with a graphic portrayal of Beijing in winter"
Sunday Telegraph
Alanna Knight
(The Times '100 Masters of Crime')
"five out of five stars... The conclusion kept me guessing until the very end, and I was wrong about who Li should and should not trust. So, if you love a good mystery set in a foreign country, then The Runner is for you!"
Mysterious Reviews
"an absorbing and well informed account of Beijing life today and the inside workings of the Chinese police...
Far from a dim sum, this fare turns out quite piquant
Russell James,
Crime Time Magazine
Publishers Weekly
"Peter May has once more found a new angle on this intriguing series"
Mark Campbell,
Crime Time Magazine
Highland News Group
chinese whispers:
"Best
British Crime Novels 2004"
"beautifully written and very
evocative"
(Tangled Web)
(Tangled Web)
"an accomplished pulse-racer of a novel"
"This book is much more than just a run of the mill whodunit, think Silence Of The Lambs crossed with Quincy, with a bit of the Lonely Planet's Guide to Beijing thrown in."
(Daily Record)
"entertaining reading, with a fascinating setting and an appealing sleuth"
(The Daily Telegraph)
(The Good Book Guide)
"The tough, outspoken Li Yan and his fiery American lover Margaret Campbell, a pathologist, are in snorting form in what ranks as the best of May's thriller series so far."
Kirkus Reviews
""fine sixth entry in his contemporary China series" ... "May nicely handles the business of using mental fingerprints to identify the criminal"
Publishers Weekly
"As ever, Peter May's plot is compelling"
(Highland News Group)
Mysterious Reviews
"A major appeal of the series is the Chinese setting and May doesn't disappoint... a master at evoking the city."
(INK magazine)
"without doubt an absolutely brilliant thriller
which keeps you hooked throughout.
One of those rare unmissable reads
which are both spine-chilling and terrifying,
you won't want to put it down until the final full-stop!
Grizzly and gruesome, it is wonderfully written
so you cannot help but cheer on the leading character"
(The Standard)
"intriguing and convincing"
(Irish News)
"intelligently written ... crafted with confident knowledge of the Chinese police system ... Well-researched and superbly handled, the unfolding plot is ingenious."
(Aberdeen Press and Journal)
"Peter May's latest crime thriller is a terrifying piece of writing ... What a maginificent, horrible, tortuous, and lurid story!"
(The Chronicle)
"May is a fine writer in the thriller genre... I throughly enjoyed CHINESE WHISPERS."
(NZSA Review, New Zealand)
"An absorbing plot, an atmospheric portrayal of Beijing both old and new, and a fear that just grows and grows."
(The Northern Echo)
"a tightly woven
plot"
Library Journal
"As soon as I'd taken in the first few pages, I wanted to read the five earlier books (beginning with The Firemaker) in this police procedural series set in modern Beijing.
There's a surprising resolution and a crescendo of a conclusion, all of which made me want to read more about this unusual couple.
(Bookloons Reviews)
Library Journal
"As soon as I'd taken in the first few pages, I wanted to read the five earlier books (beginning with The Firemaker) in this police procedural series set in modern Beijing.
There's a surprising resolution and a crescendo of a conclusion, all of which made me want to read more about this unusual couple.
(Bookloons Reviews)
machair:
Scotland on Sunday
'It is well written, captures the essential atmosphere of the Hebrides.'
'The characters are real and recognisable, and they are dealing with real and recognisable themes - land ownership, returning exiles, youthful impatience with island customs - all of which were deftly interwoven in the first episode'
Kenneth Roy, Scotland on Sunday
Julie Davidson, TV Editor, The Herald
'Telling good tales is the secret of soap in any language'
'The feel is that of a character-driven soap with strong, and involving, storylines'
Tom Lappin, Sunday Times
'After two episodes I want to see more'
'Machair has already hooked me into its characters and stories'
'The characters and their backgrounds have been carefully thought out'
Dorothy Hobson, Media Research Consultant
Torcuil Crichton, West Highland Free Press
Viewers' Poll, West Highland Free Press
'Well worth following'
Sunday Mail
'Glayva this show certainly is, and I'll watch it again!'
(Glayva is Gaelic for 'very good')
Ian Black, TV Critic, The Herald
'Already the characters are in place, the battle lines drawn and the enigmas hinted at - the story is being built up, as ever, layer upon layer'
Anthony Troon, TV Critic, The Scotsman
'I wrote warmly of Machair when it first started. Now I must revise my opinion. It is even better than it looked at first glance - quite simply the best thing to have happened to television in Scotland for a long time.'
Kenneth Roy, TV Critic, Scotland on Sunday
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
"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
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
"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
TO FIND
OUT MORE...
visit the website of the book's here, Enzo Macleod at:
http://www.enzomacleod.com
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BookBrowse
"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.”
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
“a superb tale that will send readers seeking [Enzo’s] 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
“The characters are richly drawn, and Enzo in particular is a wonderful protagonist.”
Mystery Books Review
“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
“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
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
“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
"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.”
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
“a superb tale that will send readers seeking [Enzo’s] 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
“The characters are richly drawn, and Enzo in particular is a wonderful protagonist.”
Mystery Books Review
“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
“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
TO FIND OUT MORE...
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http://www.enzomacleod.com
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visit the website of the book's here, Enzo Macleod at:
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To buy "The Critic"
US readers click here for Amazon.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
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
Named "One of the Best Mysteries of 2010"
by Omnimystery News Mysterious Reviews
"outstanding" "I rated the first book in the series, Extraordinary People among the best I read in 2006, but I think this entry may be better."
"an outstanding mystery, coupling the best aspects of a whodunit with those of a investigative procedural"
"The puzzle is intricate, the investigation and observational deductive reasoning by Enzo flawless."
Mysterious Reviews
"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
"Peter May knows how to make his characters come alive and how to make us see the setting... Everyone appears well delineated and in a few words we see part of their lives."
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virtually dead
"May keeps the reader guessing while also providing an intriguing glimpse into the pleasures and pitfalls of SL.”Publishers Weekly
"Peter May provides a fascinating exciting thriller; if you have not read this author you are missing one of the best."
Genre Go Round Reviews
"I am not a fan of virtual reality. Just not my cup of tea. But I have to admit, I was reeled into the other world out there and thoroughly enjoyed Virtually Dead. But then, I always enjoy Peter May's books. Never been disappointed yet."
Bookloons
"well written.. the transition from SL to RL is very smooth. The author is very descriptive and portrays the virtual world accurately... If you like a good thriller this is the book for you. Check out the great trailer."
Books R Us
"an interesting premise for a murder mystery and even those readers unfamiliar with Second Life (or any other kind of virtual reality) will likely find Virtually Dead to be quite enjoyable."
Mysterious Reviews
"May (The Enzo Files) keeps a firm hand as Virtually Dead alternates between Michael’s real-life struggles and his avatar’s fantasy life. The plot moves briskly with surprise twists and a believable conclusion. May not only makes Michael a sympathetic, likable character, but also imbues Chas with a solid personality and a fearlessness that makes him a true hero. Online you can be whoever or whatever you want to be as May believably shows."
Mystery Scene Magazine
"May expertly moves from one world to the other without losing the reader in all the twists and turns. A very well written mystery. Five out of five stars."
CC Chronicles
"an excellent, suspenseful plot that includes many twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout most of the book."
DelGal Reviews
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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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THE BLACKHOUSE
2013 Barry Award (USA) -
Mystery Novel of the Year
awarded at Bouchercon
Crime Writing Convention in Albany NY, USA
September 2013
Crime
Thriller Hound - Book of the
Year 2011
Strasbourg, France 2011
Les Ancres Noires, Prix de Lecteurs
Le Havre, France 2010
"A thriller with an intensity that never slackens,
chilling and igneous at the same time,
like the great country that serves as its setting.
A masterpiece indeed."
L'Humanité(The French daily newspaper)
(read a translation of the full article)
"Peter May is a writer I’d follow to the ends of the earth"
"intricately plotted story"
"thrilling"
The New York Times
(read the full review here)
"His [the hero’s] gradual enlightenment is conveyed with
subtle, tragic conviction …. melancholy … brilliant"
The Literary Review
"Library Journal -
Books of the Year"
"Scottish author May (...) has written a mesmerizing new trilogy opener.
May brings the story to a breathtaking conclusion with an astonishing twist at the end."
"Scottish author May (...) has written a mesmerizing new trilogy opener.
May brings the story to a breathtaking conclusion with an astonishing twist at the end."
The Library
Journal
*starred review*
(read the full review here)
"May’s brilliant first in a trilogy"
"Abundant local color (...) matches Macleod’s tormented emotional landscape.
The struggles of such multidimensional characters (...) add depth."
Publishers Weekly
*starred review*
(read the full review here)
*starred review*
(read the full review here)
"May’s brilliant first in a trilogy"
"Abundant local color (...) matches Macleod’s tormented emotional landscape.
The struggles of such multidimensional characters (...) add depth."
Publishers Weekly
*starred review*
(read the full review here)
"brilliantly executed" (...) "an absolute stunner of an ending"
(...)
"A gripping plot, pitch-perfect characterization,
and an appropriately bleak setting drive this outstanding series debut."
Booklist (American Library Association)
*starred review*
(read the full review here)
"[May's] finest work... an impeccably written murder thriller"
Daily Express
"A chilling setting for a gripping novel... impressive writing"
The Times (London)
(read the full review)
"shines with intrigue and superb plotting"
USA Today
(read the full review)
"Just when we think we’ve seen it all, along comes Peter May’s Blackhouse to remind us that terms like unique and cutting edge still belong in the crime novel lexicon.
In addition to being a great story, this book is probably like nothing you have read before."
The Big Thrill
(read the full article)
"Award-winning Glasgow-born author Peter May is no stranger to the Isle of Lewis,
and it shows in every thrilling chapter of this bleak, wild, atmospheric novel.
(...)
400 pages of pitch-perfect dialogue and creepy, spine-tingling storytelling."
The Scotsman
(read the full article)
"While The Blackhouse contains many feature-filled pages, life-changing events and revelations of major consequence, they are beautifully played here, orchestrated by a writer in full command of his material, perfectly judged and paced, and so the whole story is utterly compelling and it carries the reader to the very last word.
This book shows how the dramatic should be done."
Cornflower Books
(read the full review)
"This is a novel of subtlety and horror.
Award-winning author Peter May has deftly constructed a story that gets into the heart of human darkness while presenting an intriguing thriller you won’t be able to put down."
CityAM
(read the full review)
"Peter May handles the psychological depths of the story with a deft touch and great insight."
(...)
"This is a magnificent and gripping story of murder and long held resentment that grabs the attention from the very first word."
(...)
"This is much, much more than a murder mystery, revealing the depths to which human beings are driven by passion and jealousy. Fin is a complex and attractive character plunged into an emotional whirlpool"
Crime Squad
(read the full review)
"a story which, remarkably in 21st century Britain, could not have worked anywhere else...
Atmosphere and character are the main things here...
Thanks to May, Lewis is firmly on Scotland’s crime map"
Shots
(read the full review)
"What a truly fantastic book this is!
(...)
a truly delightful feast for the soul
(...)
The nature of the story gets into your mind and won't leave you alone. It haunts you
(...)
beautifully rich vocabulary... excellent."
Eurocrime
(read the full article)
"The first of three books to be set on Lewis, The Blackhouse is a good example of Peter May’s talent for sharing a place and unravelling a story that keeps you guessing as the pages fly by.
Highland News
(read the full article)
"...brilliant!
One of the best books (crime et al.) I've read in a very long time."
Alanna Knight
(The Times '100 Masters of Crime')
"The Blackhouse... poses as a crime novel but, like the best of its genre, is much more. May’s rich characters and his attention to detail breathe life into the story, which haunts you past the final page."
The Skinny magazine
(read the full review)
"an outstanding thriller that is as dark and chilling as the stormy Scottish seas on a winter's night"
The Daily Record
(read the full review)
"May handles the plot, pace and characterization with a freshness and fluidity that make it a delight to read"
The Big Issue
"Easily May’s best work to date... his greatest success thus far as a novelist.
...a highly pleasurable mix of mystery and literary fiction"
The LitWitch
(read the full review)
"genuinely exciting and unexpected climax
(...)
an outstanding and unusual piece of crime fiction told by someone with a deep understanding of the setting he has placed it in"
Undiscovered Scotland Magazine
(read the full review)
"a dark, evocative tale (...) beautifully-observed "
The Scots Magazine (Book of the Month June 2011)
(read the full review)
"...atmospheric passages of reflection and recollection, played out in the dramatic dénouement, but always interpreted skilfully and with balance, making an intense, involving piece of work to appeal to lovers of sophisticated crime and psychological thrillers."
A Broad Scot
(read the full review)
"A beautifully written, haunting and powerful examination of the darkness of men's souls
and how hard it can be to bury the past, The Blackhouse is also an outstanding page-turning murder mystery"
The Independent (Ireland)
(read the full review)
"Award-winning Glasgow-born author Peter May is
no stranger to the Isle of Lewis, and
it shows in every thrilling chapter of this bleak, wild, atmospheric novel."
The Sunday Journal (Ireland)
(read the full review)
“All the accolades are deserved.
(...)
the best book I’ve read all year
(...)
It’s an intense, psychological drama that’s all about atmosphere and character,
a book that clings to you long after you’ve put it down.
(...)
a study of tragedy, resentment and even redemption
(...)
a powerful, beautifully paced story that drips with malice.”
The Chronicle (Australia)
(read the full review)
"May serves up a densely plotted story of old secrets, revenge and redemption set against the ancient rhythms of the misty Hebrides, laying his tale against a richly detailed cultural backdrop"
New York Journal of Books
(read the full review)
"well written, educational, innovative and character-driven"
"A writer of [May's] caliber is a rare bird, or guga, if you wish, and deserves a wider audience"
The Washington Independent Review of Books (USA)
(read the full review)
Crime Thriller Hound - Book of the Year 2011
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THE LEWIS MAN
Grand
Prix des Lecteurs of Le Télégramme
10,000 Euro prize judged by readers of the French
daily newspaper
Les Ancres Noires, Prix de Lecteurs
Le Havre, France 2012
Prix
Polar International
Cognac, France 2012
"May’s haunting second entry in the trilogy"
Publishers Weekly
*Starred review*
(read the full review)
"a compelling story with wonderfully drawn characters motivated by deeply held emotions."
"Stunning"
Library Journal
*Starred review*
(read the full review)
"The strength and beauty of this book lies in the exploration of the relationships between people.
The characters are beautifully drawn and so true to life."
(...)
"The plot is intricate and cleverly fitted together."
(...)
"Having previously read ‘The Blackhouse’ which I thoroughly enjoyed
I was concerned the next instalment would not be so enthralling.
However, I absolutely loved this second book in the series and can
safely state that May is currently unveiling a cracking series."
CrimeSquad
(read the full review)
"deeply tragic… heart-rending"
(...)
"Peter May is the [crime] genre’s fine wine; his writing is refined and complex, offering pleasure on many levels."
(...)
"The Blackhouse was an extremely good book; The Lewis Man is a superb book."
Bookgeeks
(read the full review)
"another fantastic book and every bit as excellent as The Blackhouse"
(...)
"Peter May weaves his wonderful magic and the story unfolds before you in vivid detail"
(...)
"...so well written that it absorbs you completely"
(...)
"Very highly recommended"
Eurocrime
(read the full review)
"if anything, an even more compelling read than its predecessor"
(...)
"an outstanding example of the storyteller's art"
Undiscovered Scotland
(read the full review)
"story-telling at its primordial best"
(...)
"spell-binding"
(...)
"May is very clever here ... he tells a brilliant story but with the sparest of language"
(...)
"The book’s a delight: bringing people and place alive in equal measure."
ShotsMag
(read the full review)
"the second novel in May's Isle of Lewis trilogy is as good as its superb predecessor"
(...)
"not only a good mystery, but also a moving and evocative portrayal of a place
where the unforgiving weather is matched only by the church's harsh patronage."
The Guardian
(read the full review)
"The depiction of the island atmosphere is as impressive as the action."
The Sunday Telegraph
(read the full review)
"'In mood and texture, Peter May's novels, set on the Isle of Lewis, are essentially Nordic,
and he bears comparison with some of the best writers from those cold desolate climes"
(...)
"The plot throbs with past and present passions, jealousies, suspicions and regrets;
the emotional secrets of the bleak island are even deeper than its peat bog."
The Times
(read the full review)
"well worth reading"
The Sunday Times
"like all the best crime fiction its interest is not restricted to the investigation"
(...)
"the scenes set in the orphanage in the Dean Village are moving"
(...)
"Crime novels may be primarily entertainments, but the best ones always offer something more.
Fin’s investigation of this long-buried crime forces him to make a reassessment of his own life."
The Scotsman
(read the full review)
"as gripping as its predecessor ... well written, rendering almost visible the Hebridean landscapes, seascapes and customs"
Literary Review
"The Lewis Man, Peter May's sequel to last year's bestseller The Blackhouse is even more impressive than its predecessor"
Big Issue Scotland
'May's thriller is gripping, atmospheric and educational'
Mail on Sunday
"All of us who have been eagerly awaiting the sequel to that very dramatic first book
will have been wondering whether the author would pull off a second story
with the aplomb shown in the earlier one; I'm so glad to tell you that he does."
(...)
"Peter May shows his skill with an intricate plot and with the unfolding narrative"
(...)
"it's a neat tale he tells and one which will have you on the very edge of your seat"
Cornflower Books
(read the full review)
" How do I convey the moody sense of tragedy and heartbreak in this stunning follow-up to The Blackhouse?"
(...)
"this book made me want to cry time and again:
(...)
"Peter May has struck creative gold with the Lewis Trilogy."
(...)
"I can’t wait for the final installment in this series"
The LitWitch
(read the full review)
"This is terrific stuff and a reminder that when a crime novelist of authority sets his sights high the results can be as persuasive as the best writing in any genre."
(...)
"utterly compelling"
(...)
"Fin is something special in the field of fictional policemen and The Lewis Man will have readers impatient for the third part of this trilogy."
The Express
(read the full review)
"May is a masterful story-teller. He skilfully combines pathos and the themes of identity, lost love and family ties to create an exciting, page-turning thriller."
The Irish Examiner
(read the full review)
“not to be missed”
The Chronicle Herald (Canada)
(click here to read the full article)
"From the use of Gaelic to the beautifully described scenery, readers will experience the islands of Scotland for themselves.
May crafts a thrilling mystery, transporting readers to his settings with descriptive imagery."
Killer Nashville
(click here to read the full article)
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THE CHESSMEN
" an outstanding novel that more than fully lives up to the hopes we had for it."
Undiscovered Scotland
(read the full review)
"...completes one of the best regarded crime series of recent years"
The Independent (UK)
(read the full article)
"the rich texture ... elevating them above most contemporary crime fiction."
"Although all three books may be read as standalones, their cumulative effect is more powerful."
"The Chessmen offers an almost visceral experience: we, too, are walking these windy cliffs and peat bogs with Fin. Readers will find it hard to say goodbye to him, but we have to admire May for sticking to his vision of a perfectly-formed trilogy."
The Independent (UK)
(read the full review)
"Peter May’s 'The Chessmen' completes his stunning trilogy"
"the ensuing investigation becomes a poignant study of trust, truth and regrets"
The Seattle Times (USA)
(read the full review)
"The Chessmen is well up to the high standard of its two predecessors: tightly plotted, with no skimping on either the nuances of character or the wonderfully evocative descriptions of rugged island landscapes that have made these books a true pleasure to read."
The Guardian
(read the full review)
"If you haven’t read the first two instalments, The Blackhouse and The Lewis Man, then please, please do. They will tear out your heart"
(...)
"May is exquisitely good at unpicking his characters’ souls as he pulls you straight on to Lewis’s empty moors beneath lowering skies."
Radio Times
(read the full review)
"Vivid descriptions of the barren landscapes and cruel weather are a poignant backdrop for a melancholy tale"
The Scotsman
(read the full review)
"May is a phenomenally good thriller writer with an innate skill in plotting, characterisation and sense of place"
Raven Crime Reads
(read the full review)
"May shares his knowledge of the landscape and culture ... to create a seductive picture of Lewis."
The Inverness Courier
(read the full review)
"gives vivid life to a harsh and rugged landscape and an equally hard-hewn community"
The Irish Independent
(read the full review)
"Steeped in atmosphere and set in a location that permeates the story like a falling mist, The Chessmen takes the reader on an enticing reel, forwards, backwards, side to side, every step leading to a breathtaking climax."
Daily Record
"The tale itself is full of chance and circumstance and regret and tragedy and dark withering humanity. A tale for winter. Full of sound and fury ... This audiobook simply cannot be recommended highly enough. You are sure not to be disappointed. Exceptional."
The Audio Books Review
(read the full review)
"This has been a remarkable trilogy from Peter May and one that will stay with me and one I am likely to re-read again and again. Sublime."
CrimeSquad
(read the full review)
"The concluding entry in May’s Lewis Island trilogy delivered on the promise of the earlier books in the series and provided a moving conclusion."
Deadly Pleasures Magazine
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ENTRY ISLAND
WINNER OF:
The ITV Specsavers Crime Thriller Club Best Read of the Year 2014
WINNER OF
The Deanston Scottish Crime Novel of the Year 2014
a densely plotted story of old
secrets, revenge and redemption set against the
ancient rhythms of the misty Hebrides - See more at:
http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/blackhouse-novel#sthash.peaSFxZb.dpuf
"Peter May follows his superb Lewis trilogy with an equally absorbing work”
“Mackenzie’s historical quest merges rivetingly with his 21st century police work”
The Times (UK)
(click to read the full review)
a densely plotted story of
old secrets, revenge and redemption set against
the ancient rhythms of the misty Hebrides - See
more at:
http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/blackhouse-novel#sthash.peaSFxZb.dpuf
a densely plotted story of
old secrets, revenge and redemption set against
the ancient rhythms of the misty Hebrides - See
more at:
http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/blackhouse-novel#sthash.peaSFxZb.dpuf
"Entry Island is simply another outstanding novel by Peter May.
Though on second thoughts, nothing is ever simple with Peter May,
and this is not "another" novel by him:
we think it's easily his best yet."
Undiscovered Scotland
(click to read the full review)
"In my opinion, this is the best book May has ever written and one of the best crime novels I have read
– with an authenticity and depth of emotion that reduced this sentimental lowland Scot to tears on more than one occasion."
FictionFan
(click to read the full review)
"Told with exceptional clarity and a fine eye for the claustrophobia of island life,
it weaves a hypnotic spell as it jumps between generations and proves that
May is a writer to be cherished."
Daily Mail (UK)
(click to read the full review)
" an absorbing read from a writer at the top of his game"
Daily Express (UK)
(click to read the full review)
"masterful"
"Both lines weave together, as elegantly as any Celtic knot, until May ties both ends off.
The final result is a fascinating glimpse into a shameful and frequently overlooked aspect of British history."
The Independent (UK)
(click to read the full review)
"a particularly gifted writer..."
"With quiet authority, May marries the scars of past injustice with the damaged psyches of his central characters"
Barry Forshaw writing in The Independent (UK)
(click to read the full review)
"May deftly steers between past and present, Scotland and Canada, Sime and his ancestor, real history and sparely-written, fast-moving fiction."
Inverness Courier
(click to read the full review)
"...great characterisation, extensive research and a well woven plot."
Crimesquad
(click to read the full review)
"an exciting, absorbing and moving story"
EuroCrime
(click to read the full review)
"Love and hate, mistrust and despair, injustice and misdirection all feature in a novel that will keep you hooked from start to finish"
Crime Fiction Lover
(click to read the full review)
"marvelous sensory feast of place"
"a powerful novel that should not be missed"
Kittling Books
(click to read the full review)
"This is history brilliantly brought to life."
"May never takes a false step as he draws his novel to a stormy close"
Material Witness
(click to read the full review)
"vivid descriptions of life on the island and a strong sense of history. A superior piece of crime fiction."
Deadly Pleasures
"Wonderful storytelling accompanies an ingenious plot."
George Easter, Deadly Pleasures
"The novel elegantly striates two threads, the contemporary investigation with that of the history and geography of these islands, and what is termed ‘The Highland Clearances’.."
"ENTRY ISLAND proves that May’s The Black House Trilogy, was no flash in the pan,
in fact it surpasses the expectations thanks to it’s measured linkage of Scottish-Canadian History to that of the darkness of the human nature"
"in a word, superlative and a book to get lost in."
Ali Karim, Deadly Pleasures
Reviews
from other top authors from the ITV Crime
Thriller Bookclub:
Sophie Hannah
"A wonderfully complex book."
Peter James
"He is a terrific writer doing something different"
Mark Billingham
"The characters were wonderfully compelling"
Kate Mosse
RUNAWAY
"The book is beautifully written, funny and poignant, and very different from any I have previously read by the versatile Peter May"
Literary Review
(click to read the full review)
"lacerating narrative"
"As much a disquisition on friendship and the fragility of dreams as it is a thriller"
Financial Times
(click to read the full review)
"a terrific read suffused with nostalgia and the burden of long suppressed guilt"
The Sunday Times
(click to read the full review)
"a subtle, piquant story" ... "tugs the heartstrings"
"A wonderful exhibition of just how very good May can be. "
The Dail Mail
(click to read the full article)
"tw o distinct but beautifully parallel storylines... begin to converge in a way that is both powerful and compelling"
"an outstanding novel that speaks directly to the little voice within each of us: the voice that in our quieter moments sometimes asks "What if?"
Undiscovered Scotland
(click to read the full article)
"an excellent addition to [May's] multifarious back catalogue"
"My overarching reaction to this book is one of warmth. I loved the poignancy"
"this was a different reading experience, but one that I thoroughly enjoyed, manipulating my emotions from laughter to sadness, and all points in-between"
"highly recommended"
Raven Crime Reads
(click here to read the full article)
" The two time streams are woven together skilfully and the book ends with an intensely moving glimmer of renewed hope"
The Spectator
(click here to read the full review)
"a real emotional edge to those regrets"
The Scotsman
"a thoughtful book, full of nostalgia and a pleasure to read. "
Otago Times (New Zealand)
(click here to read the full review)
"a crackerjack storyteller"
Library Journal
(click here to read the full review)
"The scents of regret and squandered promise suffuse this well-crafted crime novel"
Publishers Weekly
(click here to read the full review)
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COFFIN ROAD
"May conjures a clever, twisty eco-thriller... while making the atmospheric most of his isolated locations"
The Guardian
(click to read the full review)
***
"a terrific novel with well-developed characters, a clever plot with a fascinating scientific issue at its core...
It is hard to imagine that many thrillers in 2016 will be better than this."
Sydney Morning Herald
(click to read the full review)
***
"a truly outstanding novel.
Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.
Each time we read his latest book we label it as his best yet, and we make no apology in doing so again.
The author has become a master of misdirection,
and the ways in which the strands of the book entwine confound the reader's expectations right to the very end."
Undiscovered Scotland
(click here to read the full review)
***
"lusciously described...
more of a literary crime novel than a police procedural.
What you won’t realise until you read the book itself is how effectively May uses the first person present
to get inside the head of the half-drowned man or
how skilfully he subsequently yanks the plot beyond his readers’ guesses."
The Scotsman
(click here to read the full review)
***
" enough plot twists and turns to tax the sharpest-witted sleuth..
a feast of red herrings served up with a delicious pot-pourri of paranoia."
The Press and Journal
(click here to read the full article)
***
"The plotting is very strong and it’s paced perfectly to keep it gripping all the way through.
A couple of times when I thought it was pretty obvious what was about to happen,
May showed me that I should know by now never to take him for granted.
Highly recommended"
Fiction Fan
(click here to read full review)
***
"an excellent thriller"
Shots Magazine
(click to read the full review)
***
"cracking story, sharp writing and important message"
The Oxford Times
(click to read the full review)
***
I'LL KEEP YOU SAFE
"May, the author of the critically acclaimed Lewis trilogy, set in the Outer Hebrides, mixes the rough Hebridean atmosphere with the glitter of Paris in his fourth stand-alone thriller."
―Booklist
"Vibrant details of the weaving trade, the Gaelic language, and Hebrides culture."
―Publishers Weekly
"Richly written . . . May's sense of place is as good as it gets."
―Kirkus Reviews
" This is a wonderful book that takes you into the heart of an intriguing mystery and under the skin of life on the Isle of Lewis."
--Undiscovered Scotland
"Richly written . . . May's sense of place is as good as it gets."
―Kirkus Reviews
"A story of love, revenge, dysfunctional families, overwhelming grief, and the feeling of helplessness that it causes, set against the background of the Hebrides...No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May. His prose evokes a setting that is almost mystical in its untamed beauty."
―D.R. Meredith, New York Journal of Books
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