"Captivating, incredible, simply enormous. McDowell must now be recognized as the most important author of the genre in America." Stephen King
"An unparalleled saga with a scent of a bygone era, chilling and exciting from the very first page." Publishers Weekly
"McDowell set himself a humble yet ambitious goal, which remains unchanged over time: to provide his readers with enjoyment. His Blackwater epic is the ultimate serialized novel." Le Monde
"The culmination of McDowell's literary career. A brilliant achievement with generous and delightful doses of supernatural elements and Gothic atmosphere." Financial Times
"A captivating fresco of the city of Perdido, which stirs, terrifies, and at the same time transports readers." Lire