“A useful book for the novice writer....Both aspiring writers and fans of George’s novels should enjoy the author’s insights into the creative process.” — Publishers Weekly
“An impressively thorough and down-to-earth guide...a perfect DIY guide for the determined new novelist.” — Sunday Times (London)
“An inclusive and enlightening examination of George’s thoughts on the craft of writing.” — Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“You should buy the book to learn her novel-writing specifics. They’re there in spades.” — Orange County Register
“Ms. George breaks down the elements of a mystery novel with such clarity....Even for a reader who doesn’t dream of writing, it is useful to understand this principle because it will enhance the reading experience of good books and enable you to recognize more easily what is wrong with the bad ones.” — New York Sun
“A fabulous book for writers.” — Birmingham News