Bowlby s low-key performance mirrors McCarry s carefully imagined, mundane world, but one permeated with an undercurrent of danger, source unknown, a fact that heightens the sense of menace. . . . . Bowlby portrays the large cast of Chinese characters . . . in authentic-sounding accents. A strong sense of place effectively adds to the impact of this cerebral, interior thriller.
"Booklist""

This is an intricately plotted tale of believable espionage that, read by Stephen Bowlby, becomes an intriguing audio.
"BookPage""

"Bowlby's low-key performance mirrors McCarry's carefully imagined, mundane world, but one permeated with an undercurrent of danger, source unknown, a fact that heightens the sense of menace. . . . . Bowlby portrays the large cast of Chinese characters . . . in authentic-sounding accents. A strong sense of place effectively adds to the impact of this cerebral, interior thriller."
--"Booklist"

"This is an intricately plotted tale of believable espionage that, read by Stephen Bowlby, becomes an intriguing audio."
--"BookPage"