A gripping historical novel . . . heart-stopping, heart-racing and eventually heart-easing.–Library Voice

Readers will be swept up by the drama and fast pace of this powerful debut novel.” Reading Today Online, International Reading Association

Lush, detailed, total-immersion storytelling.–Kirkus Review

An Underground Railroad story with a distinctive flavor. –Booklist

Very different from other middle grade of YA stories I've read about slaves running during the 1800s. – Wandering Librarian

The biggest loopholes created in the world become evident when people who were born to lead do not eventually become leaders and never know it!

I guess my biggest problem is that I find it easier to relapse than to carry through.

It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but mankind cannot stay in the cradle forever.

When I travel abroad, because I'm Columbian, I'm always one that they check twice and security and I'm the one that they open my bag and the one they pull to the side to check the visa.

I think it's really important to live in the moment.

We don't always get what we deserve," she replied, patting James over his heart. "Sometimes we get more; sometimes we get less. At least we get something.

Beauty can get a woman what she wants: love and money. But when beauty leaves you, so can the things it brought.

I really got into 'The Walking Dead.' That was genius. And I have to say, my husband is on 'Shameless,' and I think it's a brilliant show.

You never need to defend yourself or your desires to anyone, as those inner feelings are Spirit speaking to you. Those thoughts are sacred, so don't ever let anyone trample on them.