"Freeman just keeps outdoing himself with each book….a striking display of skilled storytelling that will have readers surprised more than once well before the shocking ending."

"Chilling….a strong narrative crammed with twists and studded with sex and violence; a mysterious, even mystical, sense of place; and a well-crafted set of characters and relationships."

"Freeman's latest should be on the to-read list of anyone who enjoys novels by authors like Harlan Coben, David Baldacci and Jeff Abbott — a perfect blend of psychological suspense and crime fiction."

"Freeman delivers a swift plot packed with satisfying twists."

"The final conflict on the frozen waters of a Minnesota lake is nothing short of inspired— a perfect read for a freezing February night!"

"One of Headline's big breakthrough hopes. Fiendish plots and believable characterization could soon take him into the Deaver league."

"Chilling…The descriptions of a dead-of-winter nighttime foot chase around Duluth’s deserted harbor and a heart-thumping drive onto thin ice in a blizzard will have you glancing over your shoulder— and reaching for another sweater."

"Tightly plotted, intense, and strong on characterization….Freeman catapults us into the midst of winter, with the storms and the biting cold. And that backdrop pervades the whole novel, including a frightening finale amidst a vicious storm."

"Another sizzling tale overflowing with blackmail, dark secrets, revenge, and murder….grim, gritty, and explosive."