Gabriel's Moon

One of our best contemporary storytellers

Spectator

The finest storyteller of his generation

Daily Telegraph

What could be more reassuring in troubling times than a new William Boyd novel?

Sunday Telegraph

A master storyteller

Observer

Boyd is abundantly talented at capturing life’s disconnections

Guardian

Boyd writes with a limber sensuality, drawing the reader, word by word, into his web. A delight from start to finish.

Parker Bilal

Clever plotting, wry wit and evocative storytelling combine in this hugely enjoyable read from a master of the spy thriller working here at the top of his game.

Brian McGilloway

A spy novel with heart, William Boyd takes the reader on a thrilling journey of espionage, secrets and obsession. An absolute must-read.

Lisa Hall

Boyd's signature investigation of human connections is always compelling. It’s one of those books that’s kept me thinking.

S J Bennett

A novel satisfyingly stuffed with incident, Cold War history, romance and any number of mysteries

The Spectator

A cinematic tale of globe-trotting adventure and hugely enjoyable cold war espionage.

Guardian

Masterly. Boyd takes such obvious, infectious pleasure in telling his story, bounding along just in front of the reader, scattering clues and red herrings. I’m not sure that there’s a more reliably entertaining novelist working today.

The Observer

A new William Boyd novel is always a pleasure, and this is a read that will keep you completely hooked to the very last page.

Financial Times

Boyd is brilliant at writing these great sweeping books. He is at the top of his game: he really does combine really fine writing with absolutely riveting storytelling.

Monty Don

What Boyd has written undoubtedly reinforces him as one of Britain's most talented and readable novelists writing today

Independent