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The last book in this series, and it ends Macleod's quest with a flourish.
— Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times
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May expertly plants nicely misleading red herrings; every time the reader thinks the plot will fall into predictability, the ground shifts and the direction changes. The end comes as a satisfying surprise, built as it is on clues that were subtly in place all along.
— Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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A totally engrossing thriller . . . Peter May's name on the cover practically guarantees a first-class reading experience. This book comes together in a satisfying way . . . with a great deal of exciting action. Enjoy the ride.
— Deadly Pleasures Magazine
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Enzo is an irascible, complex protagonist, with more than his share of personal loss, often masked by bravado. This is the sixth and final book in May's gripping series-and one of the best.
— Library Journal
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Cast Iron is shot through with the dark legacy of the past.
— The Guardian
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Even though this book is the end of a monumental series, it is still one that is strong, frightening, and can stand alone. Although, if you skip the other tales of Enzo, you will be missing out on a tremendous amount of incredible writing and an unforgettable character.
— Suspense Magazine
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Peter May has written a suspenseful and detailed story with a plethora of suspects.
— New York Journal of Books
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Rich with the traditions of this southern France winemaking region, this is a mystery with Gallic flavor to be savored.
— Mystery Scene Magazine on The Critic
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A finely crafted and surprising mystery.
— Kirkus Reviews
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Action-packed . . . [with] a thrilling denouement in the catacombs of Paris.
— Entertainment Weekly on Extraordinary People
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Brisk and thrilling. . . the layers of complexity bode well for future installments.
— The Baltimore Sun on Extraordinary People
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A fun and fascinating book.
— The San Jose Mercury News on Extraordinary People
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A thoroughly engaging puzzle mystery.
— Library Journal on Extraordinary People
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From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer
— Sophie Hannah, bestselling writer of The Monogram Murders
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Peter May is an author I'd follow to the ends of the earth.
— Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times
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The impressively rendered sense of place and the keen character ensigns author May has shown in his books set in the Hebrides and in China are rich in evidence in this novel...Plays out against sharply sketched scenes of Paris and Bordeaux in late fall. The last shall be best.
— Kirkus Reviews