“Whellams has written the most ambitious Canadian crime novel in years.” — Toronto Star

“Like every good fictional detective, and most real ones, Peter Cammon is a fellow who likes to do things his own way. In Walking into the Ocean, that doesn’t always work in his favour, but it always makes him interesting.” — Ottawa Citizen

“What’s summer without a solid British thriller? Ottawa author David Whellams’s debut features retired Scotland Yard Chief Inspector Peter Cammon, in a story that starts on the cliffs of Dorset and then travels to the hills of Malta. On the way, a simple domestic murder-suicide morphs into a chase for a relentless serial killer. This is the first of a series: Peter Cammon could become another Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks.” — Globe and Mail

“Don’t miss this engrossing and complex debut, the first volume in a projected trilogy. Rich prose, literary allusion, and a strong nod to women’s intuition provide a romantic touch to a crack police procedural. It’s perfect for those who love travel and history mixed with crime.” — Library Journal

“Builds to a dramatic and suspenseful climax. The author’s refreshingly clear-eyed portrayal of his hero … is a plus.” — Publishers Weekly