‘This master of the meaningful thriller has again astounded me by expanding his novel to a level of Homeric tale-telling reminiscent at the same time of the best of Graham Greene. If you want your thriller writer to be an accomplished novelist: Shakespeare’s your man. If you want your thriller writer to let things rip: Shakespeare’s your man. He is an encompassing talent.’

‘Frame 37 is many things. It’s a fast-paced political thriller, completely contemporary and very believable. It’s an addictive page-turner with a relatable protagonist in a race against time to evade a shadowy force of murderous intent. But it’s much more than that: it’s a beautifully-written novel about memory and youth, and loss of innocence. In that way it reminds the reader of The Secret History. It’s also a compellig narrative spanning several locations brilliantly rendered, including lesser-known spots such as Patagonia and Tasmania. This is a really thoughtful and compassionate book and one that comes highly recommended.’

‘Frame 37 crackles with energy, elegance, and dismay. Stoking the perilous present with the lurid past, Nicholas Shakespeare’s political thriller races against time and wins.’

‘Rich in atmosphere and foreboding and menace; from Buenos Aires to Washington DC, a group of friends are being hunted down by the unburied past. A thriller with chilling contemporary resonance, exploring shifting identity and the darkness at the heart of power. Can the innocent out-run the shadow of history?’

‘A tremendous, richly rewarding novel, written with great intelligence and narrative brio. Completely enthralling.’

‘Frame 37 is terrifyingly resonant at a time when allegations of high level corruption and sexual violence are shrugged off in Washington. With our hero in mounting danger, I was unable to put down this intelligently written thriller as I sped towards the denouement.’