“ What starts out seeming a moving character study becomes something richer and deeper as a startling bit of misdirection is revealed. We are left to wonder when we are sharing Eddie's delusions and when we are experiencing what is real. This is a finely crafted and gripping work. ”

“ This conversation that juxtaposes poets and semioticists and includes a discussion of the fallibility (or infallibility) of opinions is a real hoot. To the question of whether or not Flannery will come back for more, let me say I hope so and I hope that we will be privy to it. ”

“ There is something especially captivating about a murder mystery in which every suspect has a reason to want the loathsome victim dead. The complex dynamics of several families come into play as histories are explored. I can't help but wonder what the imminent arrival of the police has instore for the innocent suspect left standing. This is a compelling and highly theatrical mystery thriller. ”

“ An encounter with the spirit of his dead lover leads Alec to attempt to return to the world. Bursts of unexpected humor leaven this thoughtful and moving exploration of grieving a sudden and shocking loss. ”