"This is for those who like action-packed escapist fiction, spiced with a dash of Dracula lore." -- Publishers Weekly * "John Dobbyn knows how to write a thriller, with intriguing characters, well-timed wit, and suspense that doesn't quit." -- Lisa Scottoline, New York Times Best Selling Author of Someone Knows * "[In High Stakes,] Dobbyn breathes fresh life into hoary thriller conventions, often with a touch of humor." -- Booklist