"More twists and turns than a snowy mountain pass...Afraid of the Dark will have readers embracing this darkness." -- Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers

"Grippando has proven his skills with edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Afraid of the Dark may be his most gripping yet." -- Miami Herald

"Superb plotting, high suspense, compelling timely issues, and finely honed characters make this crime novel/international thriller a great read." -- Library Journal (starred review)

"Grippando has definitely reached a new level with this series entry. . . . One of his best." -- Booklist (starred review)

"Rousing. . . . An exciting tale of revenge." -- Publishers Weekly

"Filled with twists and turns and edge-of-the-seat tension." -- Romantic Times

"Grippando powerfully weaves Afraid of the Dark into a noir look at the fears that seep into each corner of society....Grippando has proven his skills with edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Afraid of the Dark may be his most gripping novel." -- Newark Star Ledger