Thomas Mogford's second Sanguinetti thriller continues the excellent work of this London-based journalist and writer. As the hero peels back the layers of Malta's melting pot of a society, he delves further into the complicated world of the Knights of St John, which will leave the reader eagerly anticipating the next instalment of Sanguinetti's exciting life * Irish Examiner *
Mogford packs a great deal into a relatively slim novel but it's the familiar Mediterranean setting, fascinatingly presented, that will linger in reader's memories * Morning Star *
He has created a really intriguing central character in Spike Sanguinetti. A lawyer, not a detective or cop. A Gibraltar lawyer, even more fascinating and unusual, with license to roam. An intelligent shrewd young man with flaws and problems and a different personal history and not some hyper-competent super-hero. In other words a very human being. You go with Spike on his perilous journey and the complex pleasures and chicanery that ensue make you want to go on more of them * William Boyd *
Makes ideal, if rather disturbing, reading if you're holidaying in Morocco ... Evocative, engrossing and entertaining * The Times on Shadow of the Rock *
If you want a terrific first thriller to enjoy, try Shadow of the Rock by Thomas Mogford - it's ace - original, pacy, great writing debut * Susan Hill on Twitter *
I loved Shadow of the Rock. Mogford's sharp prose drew me in from the first page and his intriguingly flawed hero Spike stands out in the memory * Sadie Jones *
Don't miss ... A good start to a promising series * Literary Review *
