Quotes from Judy Alter

Florence Dodson was murdered the same night that Claire Guthrie shot her husband. For me, the story began with Claire, and I put Mrs. Dodson on the back burner in my mind. That turned out to be a mistake.

This time he laughed softly. "You are

with the last patient of the day, I called

Dean Lacross said

Most people who choose to do something on the basis of what other people need make themselves misera­ble.

It's a trite saying now, been said so often, but it's true that the West was great for men and dogs but hell on women and horses.

sometimes it's hard to be as adaptable as you'd like.

Well, now, isn't that fine! Course, I don't know next to nothing about books, never could read much, and I ain't heard of that one, but I know it's important for a young person to get all the education they can. You go right on and read, Mattie, and I'll help your ma." He patted me on the head, and as I looked up, I saw Mama give him a long sideways look. I wasn't sure what it meant, but I read a little hurt and disappointment in her face.

Even after the

truth he had had his doubts about