Dark, twisting and utterly absorbing; this series just gets better and better M. W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show
A pacy and dark police procedural with an original protagonist. DI Farrell is a character to cherish and Jackie Baldwin is a writer to watch out for. Shes going to be huge Michael Wood
An extraordinarily well crafted police procedural. A real page turner Tana Collins
Kept me hooked until the last page Jackie Baldwin is back with her trademark assured characters and deft handling of the twists and turns in a fascinating plot Mary-Jane Riley
A complex, gripping and fast-paced thriller, handled by Jackie Baldwin with impressive skill and technique Aline Templeton
Gripping a compelling and authentic page-turner Sunday Mail
'A thrilling, pacy police procedural with a very humane heart beating at its core Caro Ramsey
British crime fiction has a rising star. DI Frank Farrell is flawed, layered and utterly compelling. The plot is intriguing, the supporting characters well-rounded, and the psychology of Catholicism is subtle and effective. A great read Mike Craven, author of the D. I. Avison Fluke series
Jackie Baldwin is an exciting author whose debut novel is one which will stay with me for a long time the more I read, the faster I found myself turning the pages Im already wondering how long itll be before I can read the next instalment CrimeSquad.com
In her striking debut novel, Jackie Baldwin demonstrates an ease with police procedure, an ear for character and an eye for a strong storytelling. Really looking forward to seeing where she goes next Michael Malone
Stark and lean, yet deeply layered writing marks Jackie Baldwin out as a rising star on the British crime fiction scene. Dead Mans Prayer is a compelling, thrilling read, and DI Frank Farrell a character I look forward to meeting again Matt Hilton, bestselling author of the Joe Hunter thrillers