This is one of the best novels I have ever read. Iles’ uses a magnificent historical mystery on which to form a realistic and suspenseful fiction with characters of credibility, strengths and weaknesses that keep you wanting to read more, yet fearing what might happen. Truth and fiction collide with clarity of the never ending racism that still grips our nation.

I really enjoy Mr Iles writing and have read many of his books. I find his plots and characters very inciting. However I found this book was rather hard to follow because of the Kennedy conspiracy sub-plot. I found it just confused the main point that started in “Natchez Burning”. It got to the that I just began flipping past the Kennedy rehashing that took up so many pages.

The basic story is interesting. The book is never ending. Twice as long as it needs to be.

I agree with the other readers who said this book was long winded. Thats exactly it. Too wordy, long, and at times it became boring. Love the plot, but the book(s) could have been way shorter and moved along much faster. I don’t think I’ve ever said this about a book before, but here it is; I could not stand Caitlyns character and nearly every single thing she did made absolutely no sense. Every action was just plain stupid to the point of irritation. See ya, Caitlyn!

Long winded

Simply put: this book is absolutely amazing. Well written and filled with twists and turns. I can't wait to read book three in this triolgy😀

Everything I expected from Greg. The twists and turns are great reading. I've read all of his books and can't wait for the final in this trilogy. Kudos to my favorite author.

Best. Book ever!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait for next illes next book

Excellent series, but I want the story to continue! Is another book in this series planned?

This is the sequel to Natchez Burning, and picks up where that left off. It follows the same characters for several more days, and based on the ending, more is to come. It’s good, exciting, but a bit overwritten. Over these 2 books, about 1600 pages in the print form, you certainly get to know the characters, and get a sense of place and time. It could have been shortened with no loss in story or atmosphere. Nevertheless, then the next Greg Iles comes out I will buy it on the first day.