'Laura Lippman's stories aren't just mysteries; they are deeply moving explorations of the human heart. She is quite simply one of the best crime novelists writing today.' Tess Gerritsen 'A writer at the peak of her powers.' Washington Post 'Lippman's [demonstartes that the] best action is inside her characters' minds ... Lippman fans won't be disappointed .' Kirkus Reviews 'Intricate and witty.' Publisher's Weekly

Laura Lippman was a reporter for twenty years, including twelve years at the Baltimore Sun. Her novels have won almost every prize given for crime fiction in the United States, including the Edgar, Anthony, Nero Wolfe and Agatha awards. She lives in Baltimore with her husband, the writer David Simon who created hit TV series The Wire and Homicide: Life on the Street.