'Each of [Schaffert’s] books is a quirky little gem.'

– New York Times

'A highly atmospheric entertainment, full of plot twists, historical flavor and paranormal romance.'

– Washington Post

'Enchanting... It's easy to imagine this charming novel attaining Water for Elephants-like popularity with readers.'

– Publishers Weekly

'A fresh, gorgeous, witty page-turner full of twists and surprises and all the romance in the world. I couldn’t put it down.'

– Jami Attenberg, author of The Middlesteins

'A highly imaginative, vividly told tale of whimsy, hucksters, soothsayers, ghosts and, most of all, star-crossed lovers.'

– Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of The Painted Girls

'It’s time for him to become a household name... With allusions to the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz, Schaffert has magically transformed a stretch of field near Omaha into a white, shimmering vision… fans of historical fiction will not be disappointed.'

– Library Journal