This book opened up a whole new genre for me, namely Historical Fiction Mysteries and what a treat this book was. A well-to-do young man falls in love with a young dancer from England who is not from his social class, but he marries her and they go back to live with his family in New York, But both she and he carry a important secret that when revealed will tear the family apart. And you will never guess who the murder is!

One of my favorite books!

Given the title I was worried that this book would have a lot of characters I would have to keep track of. But it turns out it had just the right amount. A group of authors, would-be authors, critics and others meet for a conference, one part of which is a murder mystery adventure on a section of unused train in the everglades. Given the title you can imagine what happens, but given the setting, the story is take to a whole new level And I was fooled as to who the killer was. An excellent mystery.

Loved the book from start to finish.

This is the story of a young black man who lives in a neighborhood where shootings happen so often that the next day, children will be playing mummy using the chalk or tape outline on the street. This is the story of a young man who lives by the rules he has been taught by his father, his uncle and his brother; 1-No crying, 2-No snitching, 3-Get revenge. But when his brother is killed and he steps into his building’s elevator on his way to implement #3, he experiences something that will change his life.

Fun colors (and shades) to learn, tabs to pull, familiar objects to point to (and eventually name), we highly recommend this book. Loved it as a board book in late infancy and well into the toddler years.

What an interesting book! On the surface it is a story about a mother troubled by many ailments, many of which no one can seem to diagnose, that result in her not being able to walk all the time. She and her adult daughter, who has put her life on hold to care for her, leave England and go to Spain to see a doctor who may be able to help her. But this book is really about a relationship between a mother and daughter, and about people coming to terms with themselves. But what really makes this book special is the writing which is so descriptive and engaging in a way I have not found before in a book. A definite must read.

King of Ashes was a great read — gripping, emotional, and full of family drama, power struggles, and unexpected turns. I enjoyed how the story pulled me into the characters’ world and kept the tension building throughout. It has that mix of loyalty, betrayal, ambition, and survival that makes you want to keep reading. A strong, memorable book that would make for a great discussion.

Absolutely loved this heartfelt story. Shelby excelled at making a connection between grief, healing, and the unexpected wisdom we receive from the creatures and people around us. Beautifully written.

This book was a quick read. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.