“This lively and slightly idiosyncratic heroine, the sometimes exotic California surrounds, and the complicated plotting make this series debut essential.” — Library Journal
“Thumbs up to newcomer Kandel’s series for its snappy dialogue and carefully worked-out plot.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A well-spun plot and clever writing.” — Entertainment Weekly
“Cece Caruso is the new girl on the mystery block, and is she ever a hoot....lively reading.” — Rocky Mountain News
“This first novel straddles, rather elegantly, the genres of ‘chick-lit beach book’ and ‘smart mystery.’” — LA Weekly
“This is a book that would make Perry Mason proud.” — Mystery Scene
