From the Bookshelf of Around the World in 80 Books…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought

Ok I made it to p 404 so I'm calling this read. At times I loved this book. It became obvious early on that the author is a man having a midlife crisis who clearly isn't getting his bedroom needs met. Sadly, I've seen this enough in books that wound up being salvageable that I'd decided to look past it, because the pages kept turning.
However, at some point, one has to draw a line. I'm very disappointed with this author's choice to include (view spoiler) ...more
However, at some point, one has to draw a line. I'm very disappointed with this author's choice to include (view spoiler) ...more

I have been interested in the colonial history of the US lately after reading a few books and articles. I happened upon this book either free or cheap on kindle, and because I like mysteries as well as my current interest in colonial America, I decided to give it a try. A bonus is that the author is from my home state of Alabama. I have seen him connected with horror, so not sure what to expect when I downloaded this. The story concerns a witchcraft trial, but is not horror other than the kind h
...more

Jan 16, 2012
SarahC
marked it as to-read

Apr 14, 2013
Numbedtoe
marked it as to-read

Oct 24, 2013
Kathleen Valentine
marked it as to-read

Apr 16, 2018
Lindsay
marked it as to-read

Dec 27, 2018
Kara
marked it as to-read

Jun 24, 2019
Claire Fun
marked it as to-read

Apr 29, 2020
Chas
marked it as to-read

Dec 31, 2023
Mirja
marked it as to-read