South Africa needs no introduction to the global narratives of violence and crimes against women and children. With reported sexual offences exceeding 60 000 and incidents of murder totalling 17 805 for the 2014/2015 period, our country's notoriety in this arena contributes to the landscape within which 'The Symbol of No Escape' plays out. As forensic thriller 'The Symbol of No Escape' is an emergent property of qualities that not too many authors are able to harness. These include Dr Tanya Robinson's practical experience and extensive work with the abused child, her knowledge in forensic...