“Like Mackintosh’s DC Morgan series, this character-driven locked room mystery reads like a warm hug, but with the added allure of downstairs perspectives on luxury living.” — Booklist

“Glamorous, deadly, and so much fun. There’s nothing like a rich, dysfunctional family-and-friends get-together, followed by a murder, to enjoy lashings of schadenfreude. Loved it.” —Rachel Wolf, author of Five Nights and Sun Trap

“Take a dollop of Jeeves, a glug of The White Lotus, and a good splash of Evil Under the Sun and you have The Butler, a witty new sun-drenched mystery from Clare Mackintosh where everyone—even the wonderfully drawn titular butler—has a dark, dangerous, or tragic secret and where motives are ten a penny.” —Derek Farrell, author of the Danny Bird Mysteries

“A fantastically fun and clever whodunnit. I hope we get to see more of Baxter and Red in the future.” —Jo Jakeman, author of Safe House and The Exes’ Revenge

“Mackintosh shrewdly mixes soapy drama with quality sleuthing to deliver a diverting tale of murder and money.” — Publishers Weekly

“This cleverly drawn homage to Christie and Poirot is an entertaining follow-the-money story, full of sumptuous atmosphere, drawing-room suspense, and a delightful Poirot-ish sleuth.” — Library Journal

“Moves along swiftly, with snappy dialogue, colorful descriptions of the setting and food, and humorous moments. Mackintosh hits all the expected mystery genre beats, including plenty of surprising twists that keep the narrative feeling fresh and a satisfying ending that hints at further adventures in Baxter’s future.” — Kirkus Reviews