An exceptional, superbly crafted epic novel about the specters both figurative and real that continue to torment the American South in the wake of slavery...In many respects, King of Nod compares favorably to Toni Morrison s classic tale, Beloved. His clear understanding of the epic nature of his storys historical sweep is matched by his keen eye for descriptive detail. -Kirkus Discoveries
King of Nod is not predictable genre fare, it is terrific literature of the first order. --Todd Mercer, ForeWord Clarion
An extraordinary book, King of Nod is part ghost story, part Southern Gothic, and part noir, cloaked in the language of lush imagery and fed on social consciousness. Its characters come alive in their quests to survive childhood, abuse, neglect, discrimination, and oppression, and to deal with the consequences of their choices. --Marlene Slater, ForeWord magazine, (November) Marlene Y. Satter
From Curled Up with a Good Book:
In his debut novel, Fad skillfully combines realism and fantasy in a novel that could stand to become a modern classic . . . One of the best Southern gothic novels. - Sarah Porter
From Suspense Magazine:
Gripping . . . exceptional . . . Readers will be compelled to continue through to the end of this disturbing, spellbinding journey. -John Raab
From Front Street Reviews:
This book will keep you guessing. It will move you to tears one moment, and double you over with laughter the next. It will wax nostalgic of your bittersweet high school romances in one chapter, and wow you with believable magical feats a chapter later. I couldn t put this book down . . . Once very couple of years, along comes a writer for whose prose I am grateful. Tom Robbins, for one. Jeanette Winterson. Chuck Palahniuk. Dan Brown. And now, Scott Fad. Thanks for the thrilling read! -Araminta Matthews
From Round Table Reviews:
This is an impressive debut novel. Fad s story quickly pulls in the reader and refuses to let go. Each page rachets up the tension until the reader simultaneously wants to read further and dreads doing so. The intricate relationships and racial balances that make up the storylines are skillfully bult. Secrets are revealed in flashes, with the readers slowly putting together the motives that fuel the action. This book is highly recommended. - Sandie Kirkland
From BookIdeas.com:
Scott Fad has indeed written an epic ghost story. His plot is a wicked, twisted work of art that will have readers looking at it from every angle and seeing something different every time. . . His style is smooth and haunting, exuding southern grace and hidden truths. King of Nod is one of my all time favorites. - Heather Froeschel
From Fresh Fiction:
Gothic with a drawling sense of Southern style, this haunting and lyrical literary treasure lingers like an old moving memory long after the story is put down. Mr. Fad has created a masterpiece of epic proportions, one destined to become a classic for years to come. The prose itself is a compelling enough reason to give this book a read. And yet, it is a story full of nuance, begging to be read again and again; sharing new treasures with each literary wave coming to shore. . . I couldn t put it down from beginning to end. - Anne Barringer
From Reader Views:
Scott Fad has just proven himself a master at weaving all the elements together to capture a culture in a great work of fiction. King of Nod reads like a magical tale of mystery and history, hatred and love. When you put the book down you will be anxious to return to it. The magic of the island and the ghost of Joker and Bathsheba Tribbit will have you loosing sleep for many, many nights. --Danelle Drake
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