“Gautreaux isn’t merely the newest author to create a story set in Louisiana—a place ripe with a rough and hypnotic sensuality—he’s also one of the best.… This is strong writing welded to effortless storytelling and the result is satisfying to the end.”

—Amy Rogers, Creative Loafing

“In addition to a narrative that is full of fascinating people playing out their lives against a wonderfully realized regional culture, the author also supplies generous amounts of humor and more than a couple of tension-racheting plot twists. This fine and fully engaging first novel is as tasty and satisfying as a Louisiana-made praline pecan.”

—Tom Powers, Flint Journal

“Reading Tim Gautreaux’s book is like drinking a good bottle of wine—you enjoy it so much you’re sorry when you pour the last glass. This is a book that is good to the last sip.”

—Greg Langley, Baton Rouge Advocate