Critical Praise

"Once in a great while a debut novel lands on my desk that is of such insight and heart it makes me want to tell everyone I know, ‘You must read this novel!’ The story of Madeline Stone’s journey is peculiarly American, brimming with lessons about compassion and community, tumult and courage, hardship and happiness, and South of Superior is not to be forgotten."

—Connie May Fowler, author of Before Women Had Wings

"An unsentimental but warm-hearted view of life in an isolated Michigan town. Reminiscent of Richard Russo, South of Superior is an engaging tale told with wit and charm."

—Philip Caputo

"A heartfelt ode to the simpler things in life. You’ll be delighted and embraced by the strong willed characters and the small town setting and when you’re finished you’ll want to go embrace the people in your own circle."

—Tiffany Baker, author of The Little Giant of Aberdeen County

"South of Superior is a charming story where hardships forge character, friendships endure for decades, and love unfolds in unusual ways. Most of all it is a celebration of the ever-surprising strengths of the human spirit."

—Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt