“A nail-biting masterpiece…” —USA Today
“One of New York’s hottest authors!” —New York Post
“First-time novelist Jonathan Hayes seems poised to claim a solid reputation in the subgenre of forensics crime fiction with his well-plotted Precious Blood. A New York City pathologist for more than 20 years, Hayes puts the focus on character and plot while melding in enough crime scene detection to give his novel authenticity and validity. While at times those grisly behind-the-scenes forensics details play an important role in Precious Blood, Hayes’ real triumph is his careful focus on the fragile emotional state and recovery of his hero. Precious Blood is a dark, hard-boiled procedural that soars.”
— Oline Cogdill,
The Sun-Sentinel
“Precious Blood is a brilliant debut… an intelligent thriller that takes you down the meanest streets, peopled by complex characters, pacing that doesn't let up until you’ve turned the last page, and dialogue that crackles and cuts to the bone…”
— Linda Fairstein,
author of the New York Times bestsellers Bad Blood and Death Dance
“Taut and chilling… a fast-paced thriller written by a real player in the game of forensic sleuthing.”
— Kathy Reichs,
author of the New York Times bestseller Deja Dead and Bones to Ashes
Library Journal: Four star review
Romantic Times: Four star review