“Were I twice as clever as I am now, I'd still be only half as clever as Janice Hallett. Everything she writes, almost impossibly, is original; think Agatha Christie, only more daring. In a century of photocopied crime novels, of been-there characters and done-that plot twists, her books feel urgently necessary; they sharpen the blunted brain like whetstones. If you want your fiction bold, witty, sophisticated, and fun, then stop reading this sentence and start reading Janice Hallett.”
—AJ Finn, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

"A remarkable book from a talented author and a good choice for readers who like the quirky and unusual."
—Booklist

"Hallett’s unconventional novel proves both creative and astute. Dare we say it? A tour de force.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"Gripping... Hallett builds intrigue with a cast of unreliable (though consistently intriguing) characters, which means the twists keep coming. Recommended for fans of academic mysteries and those who enjoy puzzle-within-a-puzzle mysteries such as Cara Hunter's Murder in the Family and Anthony Horowitz's Magpie Murders."
—Library Journal

“This utterly clever page turning novel will keep you reading until the very last page—this might be my favorite Janice Hallett book so far!”
—C.L. Miller, author of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

“Insanely readable. Hallett is an absolute original, a complete one-off.”
—Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses

“Another compulsive page-turner from Janice Hallett. Excellent fun! And at least three twists I didn't see coming.”
—Alex Pavesi, author of The Eighth Detective

“Cleverer and twistier than ever! This is Janice Hallett at her very best.”
—Elly Griffiths, author of The Locked Room

“Janice Hallett has done it again. The Examiner is a witty and clever whodunnit that will keep you gripped and guessing until the end. With a wonderful cast of memorable characters, and lots of unexpected twists, I couldn't put it down. Absolutely brilliant.”
—Alice Feeney, author of Daisy Darker