A growing sense of menace looms over fictional Bampton. The Sunday Times Crime Club

This is archetypal Sarah Ward, in which familiar police procedural shenanigans are given a macabre and unsettling twist. The Guardian

Using her trademark blend of spine-tingling atmosphere, masterful plotting, outstanding characterisation and enthralling detective work, Ward weaves a powerful story with a deeply human core. Lancashire Evening Post

The Shrouded Path is a finely plotted tale which will keep you glued to the pages well into the early hours. Crime Fiction Lover

A real page turner with a startling revelation.  If you love a good mystery this is a must read for you. Promoting Crime Fiction

This story is a real page turner. Mysteries in Paradise

Once again Sarah Ward has written a macabre thriller that draws the reader in and keeps them hooked throughout. Sarah Ward is one of the most able crime writers we have at the moment.  Atticus Finch

The author manages to weave November 1957 and October 2015 brilliantly. Anne Bonny Book Reviews

This is one of the very best crime fiction series out there at the moment and Ward’s books are a must read for every crime thriller fan. Damp Pebbles

They are proper, serious books, very well-written, and featuring (gently) social issues, but they are also funny, with very nice character drawing. Clothes in Books

‘An outstanding read’ Classic Mystery