Leah Weiss writes novels that I absolutely devour! Her latest, The Creek, The Crone, and the Crow, is nothing short of fantastic. Once again, she transports us back to Baines Creek, North Carolina, where the lives of three women become powerfully and unexpectedly intertwined.

As the story unfolds, secrets surface, mysteries deepen, and I found myself completely glued to my Kindle until the very last page. I especially loved getting to revisit some of my favorite characters from a previous book, it felt like coming home. True to form, Leah Weiss delivers an intricate, deeply emotional story filled with beautifully developed characters that leap right off the page.

The Creek, The Crone, and the Crow is a breathtaking 5-star gem that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page!

As I got a little past the 90% mark, my eyes started to tear, and by the time I finished the book, big, fat tears were spilling over. When I read “If the Creek Don’t Rise,” I fell in love with Birdie, Sadie Blue, and Kate. My review then stated I hoped to meet these people again in another book - and here they are. I’m still not quite ready to let them go.

While the book does contain several mysteries, what it really addressed for me are the other mysteries - the life mysteries of women’s knowing. This story is also filled with the.special way of life of deep Appalachia, which is fascinating to me. Leah Weiss ties it all together with characters full of heart, and a highly readable and compelling story. What a voice.

It gives me great pleasure to learn that the author didn’t start to write till she was in her 70s. Maybe that’s part of the knowing.