Sloane, a successful forger, is released from prison after doing time for his part in a high profile art scam. Returning home he finds a letter from Jane Graham, a woman with whom he had a passionate affair in his youth. Jane is dying and wants to talk to him face to face. She tells Sloane that he is the father of her estranged daughter, Connie, and implores him to find Connie and act as a peacemaker. Connie is trapped in an intense and violent relationship with Vincent Delaney, a man the police believe has killed and will not hesitate to kill again. Sloane has to decide whether to walk away or stay and fight for Connie. Meanwhile Delaney is feeling cornered and becoming more unpredictable and dangerous.
Jazz, art, poetry and the New York scene of the nineteen fifties and sixties form the rich background of Sloane's past. The narrative also takes us to contemporary London, Italy and the USA but the most significant journey of course is Sloane's, as he is cast suddenly into the unfamiliar and challenging role of father and saviour. A departure from Harvey's acclaimed Resnick series, In A True Light is an impressive, evocative and affective story. Harvey writes succinctly with a fine sense rhythm. One for fans and new readers alike.

Manchester Evening News 11.01.02