Critical Praise

"It’s best not to try to analyze the ambitious plot of this thriller, which combines romance, fantasy and adventure; just hang on for a wild and entertaining ride around the world and through the centuries back to ancient Egypt."

—Library Journal (starred review)

"In THE MEMORY PAINTER, Gwendolyn Womack delivers a multi-layered debut novel like no other: passing through the veils of time and brimming with history, mystery, science, intrigue and passion."

—Katherine Neville, New York Times and No. 1 internationally bestselling author

"THE MEMORY PAINTER is an absolute masterpiece. Spellbinding from beginning to end, this brilliantly woven tale of time-crossed lovers will keep you hooked well into the wee hours. Gwendolyn Womack is a storytelling virtuosa, whose sexy, action-packed mind-boggler of a book is destined to become a classic."

—Anne Fortier, New York Times bestselling author of JULIET and THE LOST SISTERHOOD

"A sweeping, mesmerizing feat of absolute magic. Ten thousand love stories, tales of revenge, inventions, histories, mysteries and memories combine to serve up a complex and utterly riveting novel that leaves you with feelings of awe and wonder. A star is born!"

—M. J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author of THE WITCH OF PAINTED SORROWS

"Layers of past and present form a rich pastry of a narrative --- poignant and thoughtful, rich and suspenseful, filled with intrigue and dripping with meaning. Womack’s meditation on the beautiful mystery of memory is a riveting read from cover to cover, leaving us with the breathless realization that while grief may be eternal, so is love."

—Charlie Lovett, New York Times bestselling author of THE BOOKMAN’S TALE and FIRST IMPRESSIONS

“The guy-meets-girl story as you've never heard it before...A mind-explosion of a journey ensues that involves time travel, mystery, love and a whole lot of plot twists.”

—Refinery29