Review: Fantastic primer for the upcoming Natchez Burning!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2014
This 100 page novella serves as a bridge between the last Penn Cage novel, The Devil's Punchbowl (2009), and the new Natchez Burning (April 2014) which will be the first of a new Penn Cage trilogy.While I haven't read the previous Cage novels, I have had the pleasure of reading an advance copy Natchez Burning (alert: it is a great read!). First things first: you don't need to read the previous novels. You will be able to start with Natchez Burning and get full enjoyment from the book (and I am known for being very nearly obsessive-compulsive about reading books in order). But if you have been reading the Penn Cage novels all along, you're going to love this. And this novella makes the perfect bridge.This novella fills in a very interesting small void in Natchez Burning. It's not a necessary read by any means, but a very enjoyable one. For the e-book price and 100 pages, you cannot beat the value. This new Penn Cage trilogy is going to be a best-seller in my estimation - for good reason! - and if you plan on enjoying it, this is an excellent addition to the entire experience. Highly recommended!