Praise for The Girl From Blind River:
"Massey’s immersive tale of a young woman navigating a hardscrabble life will drop readers straight into Blind River, a town filled with bad choices and even worse characters. ... Often-piercing language is a bonus, as are the nail-biting poker games whose play-by-plays are drawn out to satisfying effect. Readers who enjoy Wiley Cash and Willy Vlautin should try this notable debut."
―Booklist

"Massey’s debut novel manages to be both poetic and propulsive, unfolding a familiar story of the long odds against redemption posed by family dysfunction with power and grace.”
―Kirkus Reviews

"With this dazzling debut, Gale Massey arrives as a rare talent, a writer's writer who should be read by the masses. The Girl From Blind River is a swift and thrilling story anchored by compelling characters and scored by graceful prose. The novel is both timeless and timely, and is sure to be one of the must-reads of 2018."
―Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author

“A knockout debut novel...Lyrical and unflinching, The Girl from Blind River grabs you on page one and never lets go."
―Ann Hood, bestselling author of The Book That Matters Most

"Smart, sharp and fast, Gale Massey's thriller ratchets up the action, making the reader lean forward till the turn of her last card."
― Stewart O'Nan, award-winning author of The Odds

"A riveting page turner . . . Jamie Elders―all odds against her―is a heroine you will never forget."
― Jill McCorkle, New York Times bestselling author of Life After Life

“The Girl From Blind River is a part coming-of-age, part redemption story with a razor sharp edge... The plot is twisted and the prose nuanced and graceful, but it's the characters that stick with you... Stellar debut!"
―Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Blackbird Season

"One of the most impressive debut novels that has ever come my way. Taut and vivid, it is beautifully textured and it announces the arrival of a very special writerwhose work I expect to read for many years… A gem.”
―Steve Yarbrough, PEN/Faulkner Award-Nominated Author

"A fast-paced, impressive debut. In a gritty, yet poetic voice, Massey introduces us to the unforgettable Jamie Elders, a young woman desperate to escape her past but unwilling to leave it behind. From an exciting new author to watch, this debut is a definite addition to your 2018 must-read list."
―Lori Roy, award-winning author of The Disappearing

“A tale you won’t forget.”
―Sterling Watson, award-winning author of Suitcase City

"​A​ pitch-perfect page turner...Combining the beautiful prose of Daniel Woodrell with Sarah Waters’ keen eye for dramatic tension, Massey has delivered a debut novel that will leave you breathless, exhausted, and, as with any great writer, hungry for more."​
​―Nick White, author of How to Survive a Summer