Mogford's superbly plotted thriller is just as riveting as his debut. Hang on for twists, layers of deception, and unexpected betrayals.

Library Journal on Sign of the Cross, starred review

[A] hard-hitting, no-holds-barred novel that will leave readers panting for the next installment.

Kirkus Reviews on Sign of the Cross

Spike Sanguinetti is a younger, sexier, unmarried but still sensitive version of Donna Leon's Guido Brunetti, and his adventures may eventually attract a Leon-size audience.

Booklist on Sign of the Cross

Spike is forced into a world of intrigue where much more than his client's guilt or innocence is at stake, and he must quickly learn how to survive while surrounded by desert sharks in Mogford's very promising debut.

Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine on Shadow of the Rock