Slow Coming Dark is a work of depth, understanding and compassion. An essential book for anyone concerned about human life. 'A strong statement of the inner feelings and attitudes of those who must try to live while waiting to die at the hands of the state' (Choice)

'Doug Magee has written a moving and thoroughly convincing argument against capital punishment by making us acknowledge the people on death row and making us feel the institutionalised brutality of the executions........Slow Coming Dark is a fine and noble effort' (The Village Voice)