About the Author

Robert Goddard's first novel, Past Caring, was an instant bestseller. Since then, his books have captivated readers worldwide with their edge-of-the-seat pace and their labyrinthine plotting. He has won awards in the UK, the US and acrossEurope and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. In 2019, he won the Crime Writers’ Association’s highest accolade, the Diamond Dagger, for a lifetime achievement in Crime Writing.

Reviews

Highly original and very good indeed...a delightful double act, crunchy dialogue, strong action scenes and provocative historical aperçus.
*The Sunday Times*

Complex and compelling
*Choice Magazine*

Goddard writes amazing novels of mystery/suspense. His new one is magical and the title is simply the best
*Stephen King*