Praise for Insidious Intent

"Here McDermid is at her finest . . . Insidious Intent is a bold gamble that has the potential to shake long-cherished characters from their emotional complacency and advance the series into uncharted territory."--Los Angeles Times

"One of crime fiction's most eminent writers returns with another intricately plotted thriller."--Entertainment Weekly

"A highlight of novels written by Val McDermid is the tight control she maintains over her complex plots that are enhanced by believable and complicated characters . . . McDermid brings something special to the table as she shows in her latest novel . . . The intense plot moves briskly. McDermid keeps each twist believable . . . The author's expert exploration of the human experience has never been better."--Washington Post

"The finale will shake readers to their core."--Publishers Weekly

"The narcissistic, controlled killer is engaging quarry and McDermid's procedural details are as on point as ever . . . The final twist is both shocking and fitting, a must-read for series fans."--Booklist (starred review)

"Reading one of Val McDermid's novels is like taking a Master Class . . . With the passing of P. D. James and Ruth Rendell, McDermid reigns unchallenged as simply the finest crime writer of our age."--Reviewing the Evidence

"The 424 pages just flew by to a very shocking conclusion . . . You mustn't skip this one. When you read it, you'll understand."--Deadly Pleasures