"SLOW FIRE is without a doubt violent... but exceptionally well-paced
and carefully plotted... and, we hope, the beginning of a fine new
series." -BookPage.
"SLOW FIRE is a fast-paced rural police procedural that shines a
spotlight on the small town meth problem that has not felt the impact
of the recession... Will is a fascinating hero." -The Mystery Gazette.
“Vulnerable and deeply damaged Magowan makes for a compelling protagonist in this crisp, well-written debut...” -Booklist
"... both his prose and his hero are refreshingly honest and direct." - Kirkus Reviews
"Dark and twisted, Ken Mercer's SLOW FIRE starts fast and burns bright. I couldn't put it down." -Robert Ellis
"Not one word wasted...writing as taut as stretched hemp." - Ted Bell, New York Times Bestselling author
"In SLOW FIRE, Ken Mercer's suspenseful, atmospheric, and emotionally raw debut, the author skillfully takes us beneath the peaceful facade of a seemingly idyllic town. Haydenville looks like the perfect place for disgraced and grieving cop Will Magowan to find redemption. Instead, he finds a labyrinth of dark secrets, lies, and crime that he must navigate -- while keeping his own demons at bay. With it's gripping plot, colorful cast of characters and shocking ending, SLOW FIRE will definitely have readers looking for more from Ken Mercer." -- Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of DIE FOR YOU
"A stellar debut. In Will Magowan he has created a hero we care about and fear for, a vulnerable and flawed man plagued by addictions, obsessions and his own shortcomings."-Louise Ure, Shamus Award-winning author of Liars Anonymous and The Fault Tree
