"Scott's first solo novel mixes hard-hitting police procedural with creepy psychological horror . . .This is more an in-depth character study of a desperate man struggling towards redemption than out-and-out horror . . . a compulsively page-turning debut."
--The Guardian

"15 Miles is an ingenious mix of American Gothic horror story and forensic investigation . . . which rattles along at a great pace. Scott proves himself a master of the macabre."
--Crime Squad

"Equal parts Stephen King and Scott Sigler, 15 Miles is first and foremost a compelling character piece . . . 15 Miles ultimately proves itself to be the best kind of ghost story . . ."
--SFX

"An unusual American Gothic horror with political detours; a promising debut for Rob Scott."
--Total Sci-Fi Online

"With the macabre elements rooted in reality giving credence to everything that happens no matter how strange or outlandish they may be, this is as well crafted and intelligent a thriller as you're liable to read this year. If you're like me and have no taste for horror stories or so-called psychological thrillers . . . 15 Miles will go a long way to restoring your faith . . ."
--Blogcritics Books

"Scott has thrown us into a world of suspense and horror in 15 Miles . . . This one’s worth reading if you like subtlety and suspense. The horror element is tucked in bed comfortably with the gumshoe detective."
--Australian Horror Writers Association (see the interview here)

See Ian Shapira's Washington Post 2009 interview with Rob Scott here

"Weaving a tight and credible plot that is delivered with heart and not inconsiderable flair Scott exhibits an exemplary talent for character and dialogue, keeping the pages turning through personal back-story, cultural commentary and technical procedural alike, and impelling the reader to race for the finish."
--The List

"This interesting novel is propelled along by Scott's powerful portrayal of the unstable Doyle . . . Doyle's personal problems, and his possible supernatural link to his dead sister, add to the suspense . . . the novel builds to a good climax."
--The Canberra Times

"Before you naysayers start groaning about another severely damaged cop with a drink and drugs problem, let it be said that Rob Scott has created a brilliant protagonist in Doyle . . . it marks the introduction of another gifted author to genre fiction . . . this is a good story, well written, and will keep you enthralled right up to the conclusion."
--British Fantasy Society

"At its heart, 15 Miles is a thriller with elements of horror and the supernatural, but in truth, it's much more than that. It's a character study of self-identification and discovery. It the story of a drowning man trying to reach for a line and hoping it's not too late. In short, it's one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time. Many thrillers are fast-paced and filled with action, but one wonders if the authors really care about their characters. There's no question that Scott cares about Doyle. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book about Sailor Doyle, Asbury Park."
--The Science Fiction Site, Featured Review