“A complex mystery that focuses on the institutional racism still sadly ingrained in the nation’s psyche”

“This sobering look at the cultural divide over slavery in the early days of the Republic deserves a wide audience”

“This continuation of the story of Will Rees and his family stands on its own, probing issues of race relations and religion in our early republic”

“The story shines for its historical backbone and atmospheric details ... Perfect for readers of Margaret Lawrence's Hannah Trevor novels and Eliot Pattison's Bone Rattler series”

“A fascinating look at the Great Dismal Swamp and the enslaved who fled there trying to find freedom. The murder mystery is multi-faceted, with many red herrings and plot twists”

“The setting and historical detail remain sharp, with strong, descriptive prose”

“A fine mystery that powerfully evokes the privations of the period”

“An indefatigable, principled main character and an immersive early-republic setting, nicely delineating the life and times of the era, distinguish this historical mystery”

“The plot twists rank among the author’s most clever. Historical fiction fans will be pleased”