Glory Over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House

"Grissom clearly has a knack for epic historical fiction. The brutality of slavery and the resilience of those subjected to it are the primary themes in both books. Jamie is a most-interesting character - a flawed protagonist who evolves through the course of his adventures. In fact, most of Grissom's characters have weaknesses along with strengths, making this saga of slavery as textured as it is tense." - Columbus Dispatch

"As she proved in The Kitchen House and reaffirms in GLORY OVER EVERYTHING, Grissom is a first-rate storyteller....But storytelling alone does not define her talents. A master of character creation and development, she draws a memorable cast....Throughout the novel, Grissom neither moralizes nor excuses; instead, she observes with an unwavering but kind eye, and she bestows upon the reader, amid terrible secrets and sin, a gift of mercy: the belief that hope can triumph over hell." - Richmond Times Dispatch

"Grissom's writing is authentic, and it is also full of sensitivity, compassion and an encompassing sense of respect for the people whose story she is seeking to tell." - The Globe and Mail

"Compelling...engaging...Like The Kitchen House, Glory over Everything will appeal to readers who appreciate a thought-provoking historical drama, making it a good selection for book clubs as well." - BookPage

"A gripping tale filled with vivid characters....Grissom is a superior storyteller." - Library Journal

"Grissom spins a dramatic story line-the suspense never wavers-and captures the racially tense times....An emotionally rewarding novel. Expect strong book club demand." - Booklist

"A continuation of Grissom's (The Kitchen House, 2010) gripping saga of escaped slaves in the 1830s...Breathless to the end." - Kirkus Reviews

Grissom's lyrical storytelling is rich with period details, and the novel can be read as either a memorable standalone or a captivating sequel to The Kitchen House. - Publishers Weekly