Critical Praise

"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

"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

"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