"Davidson's gorgeous prose never overshadows story. It all works together beautifully: characters well-drawn and surprising, stories with suspense and satisfying endings, places that ring true with the felt life Davidson has observed. He takes to heart the advice of Henry James-be the kind of person on whom nothing is lost. With authority and authenticity, Davidson has become a truth teller and purveyor of hope, a master of the short form. Bravo!"

-Patricia Henley, author of Hummingbird House, National Book Award Finalist

"These striking, deeply moving stories took me in and held me. Their generous range and tender vision won my heart."

-Joan Frank, author of Where You're All Going, Late Work, and Juniper Street

"A master craftsman at home in the heart of his greatest subject in this collection-love."

-Stephen D. Gutierrez, author of Captain Chicano Draws a Line in the American Sand

"A reminder that brightness, despite the odds, is possible."

-Patricia Ann McNair, author of Responsible Adults

"Vivid and sensual, compelling and mysterious . .. a delight"

-Fred Arroyo, author of Sown in Earth