Jun 02, 2021CMLibrary_AmyST rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Cat Winters is one of those unique authors that you never forget. Most of her books are historical fiction with a paranormal element. This one is my favorite.
Aug 03, 2017SCL_Justin rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In the Shadow of Blackbirds, by Cat Winters, was a “holy cuss that was great” YA historical/sf novel. It’s set in San Diego in October 1918 with fresh-faced teenage boys heading off to die in the war and the Spanish Influenza killing…
Jun 26, 2016the_wylie_librarian rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A whip smart heroine, Spiritualist photography, and a paranormal love story set in the tumultuous year of World War I AND the Spanish Influenza. Really well-researched and well-written. Spooky and atmospheric. I really enjoyed this one.
This is a really good book for those who like dark books. It is linked to historical events in a fictional story. The author sets the scene well displaying the harshness of past society. It is a good book that is written well, and draws…
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May 27, 2015Kereesa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This gave me chills down my spine and a smile to my lips. I have been wanting a paranormal historical novel ever since devouring AGATB several years ago. This one almost made me forget dear Libba's words. Almost.
Apr 03, 2015mbssmith rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. I loved Mary Shelley and the element of photography. I also enjoyed Mary's goggles and the themes they brought up. I was not a fan of the character development of Aunt Eva, and her constant pestering about Stephen, but…
Jan 08, 2015naw666 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved this book! I read it last year and it has stayed in my memory. Enjoyed reading about the great influenza of 1918 and also the description of gorgeous Coronado Island (which I plan to visit some day). And the dialogue made me feel…
Apr 30, 2014falconroom rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A ghost/love/mystery story that starts out quite slowly & a bit confusingly (who is this young woman with her goggles (steampunk?) and what is she doing with ghosts appearing in her photos and in her life? But about 1/3 way thru the love…
Aug 15, 2013ckaterun rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a fascinating work of historical fiction. It interweaves three strands--World War I, the Spanish Flu epidemic, and the spiritualist movement. Beyond that, it is gripping and a bit romantic. Great character development.
"It's 1918, and while millions of soldiers die in World War I and influenza ravages the American home front, many grieving people turn to séances and spiritualism for comfort. But scientific Mary Shelley Black is skeptical of such…
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