A powerful indictment of the grouse-shooting industry and its illegal shooting and propaganda war against the hen harrier.

the Guardian

No other book this year put the cat amongst the pigeons (or rather, the game birds) like Avery's impassioned investigation into driven grouse shooting and its impact on moorland ecology.

The Times

This is a book you must read whether or not you support such shooting.

Highland News Group

Pacy and passionate, this is nature writing that insists you sit up and take note.

Stephanie Cross, The Lady

Mr Avery writes with a light touch and endearing self-depreciation. He's passionate (obsessed?) about the hen harrier.

Country Life