Grips the breader from the start with the constant threat of imminent danger, though it is not a conventional thriller, mainly avoiding violence or melodrama and making the nightmare ordinary

Black, gripping and superbly told

This is his 19th novel and - against some hot competition - one of his very best

A carefully thought-out picture of a bleak future that works as a critique of the present

Once again, Edric shows himself to be one of Britain's finest storytellers

Edric's story grips the reader from the start

A superb exploration of what could happen. Gripping from beginning to end

Intensely moving. Both entertaining and deeply serious

An enjoyable, solid, gothic fantasy offering

Hugely enjoyable and highly recommended.

a literal fairytale romance which keeps you gripped until the very end.

A lovely book, beautiful to look at and a captivating story. Goodman has a superb way of drawing you into her world, the magic within is subtle, enchanting enough to weave a spell over the reader without causing you to suspend belief.