Death Benefits

“Compelling . . . a labyrinthine tale of murder [and] conspiracy. . . . The hardboiled dialogue, quirky characters, and careful pacing deliver some chilling fun.”—People (page-turner of the week)

“The characters in Thomas Perry’s surefooted adventures are always on the run. What encourages us to trot after them is their ingenuity in getting where they’re going and the resources for survival they discover within themselves when the flight becomes desperate.”—The New York Times Book Review

“A page-turner . . . A complex web of intrigue . . . Death Benefits moves like a streak and consistently stays a step or two ahead of readers.”—San Francisco Chronicle

“Masterful . . . Insurance hasn’t been this interesting since James M. Cain wrote Double Indemnity.”—The Baltimore Sun

“Fast-paced . . . a totally enveloping read [that] relies on the wits of the characters rather than the high-tech gadgetry.”—The Denver Post

“Relentless action, several intriguing characters, and a wild, surprising finale.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch