Mischa Berlinski

""A Russian doll of a read . . . A story that cooks like a mother.""--Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly

""An intoxicating journey filled with missing souls and vengeful spirits.""--The Washington Post

""An entertainingly readable novel of ideas . . . Berlinski's narrative is brilliantly plotted and builds to a shattering but entirely credible conclusion.""--Los Angeles Times

""A sad and powerful tale . . . Inspired and courageous.""--San Francisco Chronicle

""An impeccably structured novel portraying two strikingly different milieus . . . Bravura storytelling.""--The Seattle Times

""Airtight and intensely gripping . . . His treatment of both religious missionary and anthropological fieldwork is subtle and insightful. Impeccable research and a juicy, intricate plot play off in this perfectly executed debut.""--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

""Gripping and entertaining . . . A quirky, often brilliant debut, bounced along by limitless energy.""--The New York Review of Books