“A spectacular novel of colonial China that should put this first-time author on the map.” - Kirkus Reviews”

“Authors, reviews are not for you. They are not for you. Authors, reviews are not for you.”

“The author should strive to be silent in his novel.”

“... Wickard's novel colorfully illuminates the two sychronized protagonists, each displaying profound characteristics: Sami has trouble adjusting to her new life and Smitty balances his secret life with his normal one, with a (living) wife and infant daughter at home...... assertive characters with distinct backgrounds provide a solid fountaion for the story of a killer on the hunt." Kirkus Review February 24, 2012”

“Destination should not be determined based on a map you have. destination should be determined first, only thyen you can find a right map.”

“The first sentence of every novel should be: Trust me, this will take time but there is order here, very faint, very human.”