"A superb storyteller who is the closest thing we have to Mark Twain." - Associated Press
"Walking to Gatlinburg is a dazzling tour de force, a singular accomplishment." - Jeffrey Lent
"A welcome treat." - Washington Post
"A Civil War odyssey in the tradition of Cold Mountain and Coal Black Horse. An engrossing tale."- Publishers Weekly
"We are in the hands of a skilled storyteller, and every word matters. A captivating story, and one that cries for a sequel." - Kirkus (starred) Review