Far from being one of those cozy British crime stories, this novel offers a lament for a Great Britain that's lost its bearings ... Unsettlingly dark ... Some of the book's sharpest moments come when characters like Hector and Shona's old beau Ned despair over what they've become.
Strikingly written ... There is an allegorical aspect to this finely wrought work, which has surprising links to the two earlier series entries. Symbolism aside, what makes The Diary of Lies so engrossing is the author’s accomplished prose, which evokes a dark and dangerous world.
Outstanding ... Effortlessly braids together three interconnected story lines ... Miller doesn’t rush things, allowing the disparate strands of his sophisticated narrative to come together slowly, and he enriches the proceedings with striking prose...and lovable characters. Fans of Mick Herron will adore this.
