Sacrament of Lies

“An enimently readable literary thriller…a very distinctive narrative voice.”—Booklist“An intense mystery novel with a wallop…[a] straightforward story about a murder—at least that’s what the novel’s narrator, Grayson, believes—in a contemporary Louisiana setting of squalid politics, sex and betrayal. That, of course, adds up to a delicious gumbo, and Dewberry’s richly told tale assures it has plenty of spice…It’s certainly a page-turner. Dewberry’s story balances a lot of elements of literature and thriller with a keen eye, and she has constructed a mystery that likely will keep readers asking questions right up to the explosive conclusion…engrossing…It is indeed a mystery, but the real mystery goes a lot deeper than who did it.”—The State (SC)“Dewberry compellingly evokes the claustrophobic effects of fear and suspicion.”—Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine“A tight, fast-paced murder mystery set against the backdrop of Louisiana politics. It keeps you guessing until the very end…dark and whimsical moments…a page-turning, explosive showdown.”—The Tallahassee Democrat“Dewberry uses New Orleans beautifully, avoiding the Big Easy stereotypes, integrating into the novel the city’s history and spectacular decadence…a cunningly wrought puzzle.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution“An absolutely original retelling of Hamlet…What recommends this story beyond mere cleverness is that it operates so compellingly as a novel in its own right.”—Nashville Scene