Critical Praise

"The story is poignant and suspenseful, with richly drawn characters, including the soulful hound who seems to hold the key to the mystery."

——Parenting

"Try a novel you can't put down: THE DOGS OF BABEL by Carolyn Parkhurst....This tightly woven tale has all the right stuff: romance, suspense, fantasy, and an ending that does not disappoint."

——Redbook

"The brilliance of Parkhurst's novel lies in the subtle buildup of emotion as Paul digs deeper and deeper to discover the truth about the woman he loved. . . . The beauty of the novel lies in how powerfully that emotional wave hits the reader. An unforgettable debut."

——Booklist

"A poignant, affecting tale. . . . Parkhurst delivers a remarkable debut in quiet, authoritative prose. . . . Highly recommended."

——Library Journal