Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Karen Frank

There is something about this book which is metaphysical yet grounded in reality. Out of the immense mists of 19th & 20th century Canada comes this wonderful story of family, relationships, connection to the land and a multitude of other human issues. I was truly mesmerized by the intricate plot linking past and present in a fresh way and taunted with shadows of understanding just outside my field of vision. C... read more>>>

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Karen Frank

A dark and dangerous novel full of atmosphere and anguish. You can smell the Mississippi mud and feel the slithering fish guts. The human misery and depravity will seep into your soul. This novel is destined to become a classic example of man against man, man against nature and man against himself. The author imagines the disturbing story of Huck Finn's father, which will upset you, yet leave you hopeful for t... read more>>>

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Bruce Anderson

"Sometimes I wonder, looking from one to the other, what family is for. You live in one all your life only to discover yourself in a room like this, and yet all you have in common with these people is the color of your eyes, the slant of your nose."

So Grete Samsa opines, even after her brother Gregor's unfortunate... change. Color of eyes, slant of nose? Once perhaps, but where has that inherite... read more>>>