“Gripping … poignant … succeeds on multiple levels.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Literate … thoughtful. And a real gut-wrencher.” —Washington Post Book World
“A powerful story of hope and faith in the midst of urban violence and decay … Excellent science fiction and a parable of modern society.” —Denver Post
“A prophetic odyssey.” —Essence
“Simple, direct, and deeply felt.” —Library Journal
“Artfully conceived and elegantly written.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer
“There isn’t a page in this vivid and frightening story that fails to grip the reader.” —San Jose Mercury News
