Natchez Burning (Iles) - Book Reviews

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(Starred review.) Much more than a thriller, Iles’s deftly plotted fourth Penn Cage novel doesn’t flag...despite its length. In 2005, the ghosts of the past come back to haunt Cage—[whose father]...faces the prospect of being arrested for murder.... This superlative novel’s main strength comes from the lead’s struggle to balance family and honor.
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review.) The murder of retired nurse Viola Turner in the small Mississippi town of Natchez sets off a firestorm of vicious attacks to prevent the unearthing of long-buried secrets. Penn Cage...becomes personally involved when his father, Dr. Tom Cage, is arrested for Viola's death.... [A]n absorbing and electrifying tale. —Joy Gunn, Paseo Verde Lib., Henderson, NV
Library Journal


(Starred review.) It’s been half a decade since Iles' last Penn Cage novel, but, oh boy, was it worth the wait!... This beautifully written novel represents some of the author’s finest work, with sharper characterizations and a story of especially deep emotional resonance, and we eagerly await volume two.
Booklist


(Starred review.) A searing tale of racial hatreds and redemption in the modern South, courtesy of Southern storyteller extraordinaire Iles.... [L]ong in the telling...the pages scoot right along without missing a beat. Iles is a master of regional literature, though he's dealing with universals here, one being our endless thirst to right wrongs. A memorable, harrowing tale.
Kirkus Reviews