"The fierce rivalry between two siblings comes laden with jealousy, betrayal and an almost mythic lust for vengeance...Theroux is at his masterly best." — The New York Times Book Review
"[A] deeply unsettling tale of the sibling rivalry from hell....Long known for creating complex, deeply troubled characters, Theroux strikes again here.” — Booklist
“Theroux (The Mosquito Coast) cranks the nastiness to 11 in this powerful tale of a decades-long sibling rivalry….Theroux plays skillfully on reader sympathies until the bitter end, showing how a man’s beliefs can make him turn to violence. The result is searing and memorable.” — Publishers Weekly
"Theroux draws on his travel writing prowess to follow his protagonist from the Mexican border to the chill of Alaska, from Central Africa to Colombia, uncovering a devastating threat that culminates in the ultimate plan for murder....a chilling psychological novel."
— Honolulu Magazine
“Theroux has some powerful twists in his hat, and the language and compelling prose with which to offer them into the spotlight.” — New York Journal of Books
“Theroux’s work is like no one else’s.” — Francine Prose, New York Times Book Review
“This novel is one for the ages.” — Bookreporter.com