By the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train comes a gripping novel that explores the shifting sands of moral values - is murder still murder when committed in a lawless place?The no.1 Greatest Crime Writer

Highsmith was every bit as deviant and quirky as her mischievous heroes, and didn't seem to mind if everyone knew it

She kind of takes you by the hand and walks you toward the cliff. I like that sensationNo one has created psychological suspense more densely and deliciously satisfyingOne of Highsmith's finest novels Her best novelHighsmith is the poet of apprehension rather than fear . . . Highsmith's finest novel to my mind is The Tremor of Forgery, and if I were asked what it is about I would reply, "apprehension"'I love [Highsmith] so much . . . what a revelation her writing is One of her best books . . . She creates a lot of dread and a lot of apprehension very casually