McWilliams adds a supernatural layer ... But the book never needs it to manufacture fear. The history is horrifying enough. What emerges is a tense, absorbing blend of historical fiction and horror.
McWilliams understands systemic racism, but the complexity of the system doesn’t always trickle down to the characters ... A smart study of racism, with a few simplifications for the sake of a page-turner.
A fast-paced if bumpy historical novel ... Unfortunately, the author throws in a hokey supernatural element ... McWilliams maintains excitement as Clark receives increasingly dangerous assignments from the NAACP. Despite the odd mix of genres, this will keep readers turning the pages.
