Critical Praise

"The behavior and speech of Carolina Moon's cast of characters is so spontaneously human that we can't fail to recognize through them that we're all a little crazy, all engaged in little breakdowns all the time. It's just that some people are more noticeable than others. "

———The Clarion—Ledger

"McCorkle skillfully intertwines characters and narrative styles in a way that propels the story along quickly....She can squeeze reams of meaning, emotion, and humor into deceptively short, clear stories. "

———Salisbury Post (NC)

"What distinguishes Carolina Moon from an ordinary mystery is how well it holds up on second reading....The reader can appreciate the craft of the book. "

———San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle

"It is a rare book that spurs the reader from its last page back to the first, and then straight through again, telling a different story this time, full of new complexities and unanswerable questions. "

———Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"Has the elements of a mystery, a comedy and a small town soap opera. In fact, it's all three and more, a book about loss and recovery, grief and resolution, meddling and responsibility. "

———San Francisco Chronicle

"Once again, Jill McCorkle works her wizardry as she drags the Southern novel kicking and screaming into the late 20th century....McCorkle blends traditional story elements with contemporary twists. "

———Winston—Salem Journal