... so inventive, the only ageist wisecracks it deserves are the ones its characters make about themselves ... a singular suspense story thanks to its deftly fluctuating tone, which is by turns comical, violent and unexpectedly affecting ... t’s impossible not to root for these dangerous dames and their refusal to let themselves be put on the ash heap — a phrase that, in this thriller, should be taken literally.
Fans of Raybourn’s 'Veronica Speedwell' historical mysteries will enjoy this well-plotted story, and a thriller featuring four skilled, well-trained women is a treat in a male-dominated genre...A fast-paced, explosive, fun novel, reminiscent of the 2010 movie RED.
Four female assassins on the brink of retirement are brought back into the game by a surprising assassination attempt—on them...The writing is witty and original, and the plot is unpredictable...As the women race around the world trying to stay alive, Raybourn vividly evokes a number of far-flung locations while keeping readers on their toes trying to figure out what's going to happen next...A unique examination of womanhood as well as a compelling, complex mystery.
Edgar finalist Raybourn makes a dazzling excursion out of the Victorian era with this uproarious contemporary thriller...Colorful regional details and vividly portrayed secondary characters flesh out this rollicking tale...Raybourn has outdone herself.
