The book’s strength is the presentation of coal mining, it’s benefits & destroying the environment. The struggles of coal miners are presented in a clear manner

The narrative is good, easily understood and confident. The tale of honor and betrayal is accompanied by interesting characters which makes it entertaining

Joe is not a perfect narrator and after finishing the book I finally saw what the author was trying to convey, a hard man making a hard living

The pace is fast but the story is predictable, about half way through (if not sooner) I already figured out the ending which, this time, had no twists.

The book is atmospheric and deals with the harsh punishment society deals to those they deem guilty (without proof) as well as racial elements.

There are many elements in the mix: political intrigue, a wife, medical issues, international locations, twists, turns and a few surprises

A fictional, fast paced page turner, set mostly in days preceding the Normandy invasion in WWII. The story’s unlikely hero is recruited by Churchill for MI5.

Läckberg does a masterful job capturing the feel of a small town with lots of history to bury, where every ripple causes a big effect in the lives of people