“An epic in the mold of Larry McMurtry that follows the Oakley family from turn of the century New Mexico into Prohibition-era Texas. For those who like action, there’s plenty of that interspersed throughout the multi-layered character studies that make up the core of the novel. But it’s the humanity of the family and the deft hand for historic detail that is the real selling point here. Oakley has imbued his characters with a rare richness and their basic decentness in a world undergoing vast change is all too recognizable. This is storytelling with heart for those who like depth-filled characters contemplating on family, time’s passage, and hard lessons learned.”

— Allen Houston, author of the Nightfall Gardens series

“Great book! You get caught up in the story and you don't want it to end!”

— Laura Smith, author of Monster

“I liked this book, and I ended it wanting more. Can’t wait for the next one. Always an adventure with the Oakley family.”

—Crystal Merrill, San Diego, California

“I just finished it! I continue to be fascinated with the Oakley family saga. And once again you have left me impatient to find out what will happen next.”

— Troy Dungan, author of Jesus Makes Salsa by the Seashore and longtime Texas television weather man