"Will have readers clamoring for a sequel."—Bookpage "A beautifully crafted and compelling thriller with a heart stopping ending as John Russell learns the personal faces of good and evil. An unforgettable read."—Charles Todd, A Duty to the Dead "An extraordinary evocation of Nazi Germany on the eve of war, the smell of cruelty seeping through the clean modern surface."—C.J. Sansom, Revelation | "A finely drawn portrait of the capital of a nation marching in step toward disaster."—St. Louis Post Dispatch "Wonderful.... Downing's mingling of history and thrills makes this a must read."—Rocky Mountain News "An atmospheric tale."—St. Petersburg Times |