It's no mean achievement to make the world of surfing fascinating to confirmed landlubbers . . . Slowly builds to a moving, lethal climax that will take your breath away

Winslow creates ripping plots . . . Convincing characters, an exotic setting . . . Winslow knows exactly when to pile on the pressure

Witty and enjoyable crime thriller

Might be the best summertime crime novel ever

Heartbreaking . . . Could be a breakthrough for Winslow

One of the most entertaining beach books of this - or any other - summer . . . [A] rocketing thriller

Colossally cool . . . Captures the essence of Southern California itself: forecast sunny and clear, with an undertow of darkness

Winslow is a sensational writer

At a time when many successful crime and thriller writers produce a book a year, Don Winslow stands out. He is one of the best

If you've never read Don Winslow, start now

Don Winslow is the kind of cult writer who is so good you almost want to keep him to yourself

Patterson is in a class by himself.

[Patterson's] books don't pussyfoot around when it comes to the villains. These are bad, bad people ... with a lot of intrigue in high places.