Quotes
“You’ll hear echoes of To Kill a Mockingbird in
this haunting coming-of-age story…Beautifully written, atmospheric, and intricately plotted.” Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author
“An intricately crafted plot with vivid characters…[and] beautifully descriptive storytelling…Mudas and Bobby make strong protagonists as they find the courage to find answers within the volatile environment of the South. A wonderful story that will leave its mark on readers’ hearts.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
“A satisfying mystery with thought-provoking historical elements, written in a sassy Southern voice.” Historical Novels Review
“Liar’s Bench succeeds on many levels. As a coming-of-age story, it is splendidly realized and uplifting. As a portrait of a Southern community painfully stumbling into the age of racial and gender equality, it is penetrating and convincing. It is a high energy action tale. Ms. Richardson’s evocation of the sensory world is supremely effective…rooted in savoring the sounds, smells, tastes, and fragrances that enhance her captivating vision of a typical Southern small town during two linked periods of its history.” Southern Literary Review
“Richardson boldly probes behind the façade of place to unmask the damaged psyches of its inhabitants.” Gwyn Hyman Rubio, author of Ice Sparks