"Fans of sensitive, slightly aloof Euro-thrillersthink Stefan Zweig or filmmaker Claude Chabrolwill recognize the metier of Swiss writer Suter, who here leavens the sensationalism of crime fiction with psychological insight and melancholy ... Comfort food for readers who crave memorable characters, romance, and touching, drawn-from-life scenes."Publishers Weekly

"Swift, edgy ... What distinguishes this work is the air of slightly faded existential elegance, which sets off the modern setting splendidly ... Great for sophisticated suspense fans."Library Journal (Starred...