It's brilliant Paula Hawkins THE CRIME WRITER represents an astonishing act of literary ventriloquism, easily on a par with THE MASTER, Colm Toibin's fine novel about Henry James. -- Craig Brown Mail on Sunday Ventriloquy is Dawson's forte ... this fascinating, skilfully constructed novel builds a convincing picture of Patricia Highsmith -- Andrew Taylor Spectator You do not need to be a passionate Highsmith fan to admire this beautifully written and elegant novel, but I think it will particularly appeal to those who have read her books and know something about her life; they should recognise many of the allusions and ideas -- Jessica Mann Literary Review An ingenious concept ... Dawson can be applauded for her passionate immersion in her subject, and for creating a novel as dark and odd as the subject herself. -- Joanna Briscoe Guardian A beautifully crafted and utterly riveting blend of fact and fiction about a fascinating 20th-century figure. -- Carla McKay Daily Mail Dawson has drawn a witty, creepy plot as well as a convincing character sketch of a woman all too easy to caricature -- Jake Kerridge Daily Telegraph An assured and visceral page-turner, as convincing as it is bold -- Stephanie Cross Lady Dawson skilfully constructs a dark tale that Highsmith fans will love -- Nick Rennison Sunday Times An intoxicating, shadowy narrative ... [Dawson's] imagined version of events will delight Highsmith's fans Crime Scene magazine Fantastically moody and appealingly unhinged - a piece of sophisticated literary ventriloquism that achieves a wonderful blurring of the lines between fact and fantasy. -- Sarah Waters Summer Reads, Guardian This novel is one wonderful long riff on Patricia Highsmith ... Unsettling, sexy and gripping Tim Pears A dark tale of madness and murder, of obsession and delusion, that's worthy of Highsmith herself -- Sarra Manning Red [An] impeccable portrait ... a hugely compelling read, jam-packed full of tensions and psychological insight, all beautifully observed. -- Eithne Ferry Sunday Express This novel is the real deal. Beautifully written and a must for all Highsmith fans. Phyllis Nagy, scriptwriter of the film CAROL