'With a combination of dread and glee I tore through this book and was sorry when it was over.' Tom Franklin, author of Crooked Letter. 'An outstanding thriller: graceful prose, terrific plot, unbearable suspense, and a narrator who will break your heart.' John Lescroart. 'A wonderful piece of literary suspense. Line by line, Michael Kardos dazzles with prose strength and style.' Michael Koryta. 'one of the most impressive debut novels I've ever read. Gripping and relentles' Steve Hamilton. 'Finely drawn characters, clever plotting, a fine surprise ending and graceful and economical storytelling' Booklist.

Michael Kardos is the author of the award-winning story collection One Last Good Time. He lives in Starkville, Mississippi, where he is an assistant professor of English and co-director of the creative writing program at Mississippi State University.