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From the San Diego Union-Tribune :
"Two deaths catalyze a suspenseful unraveling of secrets and lies ... A colorful portrayal of border life, depicting cultural traditions and superstitions that mingle half-heartedly with modern customs in the hot, dusty towns along the invisible divide."
From the Chicago Tribune :
"Written with skill and courage ...
Palmer does the big scenes as perfectly as the small. She makes you believe that she knows exactly what it's like to live through a flash fire in a canyon, and how it smells and feels to be packed inside a small van in a reckless journey toward the remote possibility of a job in America."
"A fascinating look at race and family, loyalty and allegiance ... at lives that straddle borders both physical and figurative. Fast and engaging."
— Rocky Mountain News
"Mysterious and compelling. Palmer's impressive second novel works at several levels as an exploration of borders and boundaries. Palmer creates a mysterious, compelling atmosphere while maintaining command of the narrative ... establishes her as a writer with considerable range."
— Publishers Weekly
"A satisfying and thought-provoking read that explores the psychological complexities of guilt and innocence. Border Dogs qualifies as both classic detective fiction and sophisticated literature, a rare combination."
— Boulder Camera