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\"Back“An intense story of family, frailty and dysfunction, set in the coal-mining towns of western Pennsylvania\u2026captivatingly told.”
\n\u2014Chicago Tribune<\/em><\/p>\n

“Tense\u2026involving\u2026deftly captures the voice of a teenage boy who’s in trouble.”
\n\u2014The New York Times Book Review<\/em><\/p>\n

“In Harley, O’Dell has created a hero who’s heartbreakingly believable; like Holden Caulfield, he uses caustic humor to hide his pain. Readers will care very much about him and his future, if indeed he has one.”
\n\u2014St. Petersburg Times<\/em><\/p>\n

“Do not miss this one.”
\n\u2014Mademoiselle<\/em><\/p>\n

“Poignant\u2026achingly beautiful prose\u2026remarkable.”
\n\u2014San Diego Union<\/em><\/p>\n

“A page-turner\u2026gritty, funny, sexy.”
\n\u2014Chicago Sun-Times<\/em><\/p>\n

“It all rings true.”
\n\u2014Pittsburgh Tribune-Review<\/em><\/p>\n

“O’Dell does a wonderful job of making the world of the Altmyers real\u2026a unique voice\u2026a fine effort by a writer of promise.”
\n\u2014Newsday<\/em><\/p>\n

“A strong, thoughtful, first novel.”
\n\u2014Kirkus Reviews<\/em><\/p>\n

“O’Dell’s storytelling has natural flair.”
\n\u2014The Los Angeles Times Book Review<\/em><\/p>\n

“Scorching\u2026O’Dell’s characters fight free of stereotypes, taking on an angry, authentic glow.”
\n\u2014Publishers Weekly<\/em><\/p>\n

“A wonderful book about family relationships\u2026It’s nearly impossible to put down. With deft prose, authenticity of character, and sheer tenderness, O’Dell\u2026is the absolute master of her craft.”
\n\u2014The Denver Post<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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