“DECIDUOUS resembles the best of Stephen King...”

“DECIDUOUS manages to perfectly balance drama and mystery with touches of horror and fantasy in a book that suggests the skills of a veteran storyteller.”

“...Devendorf keeps the reader’s attention from the first page to the last.”

-Felipe M. Guerra for IndieReader

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“...a fascinating book with likable characters, beautiful imagery, riveting action, and enthralling emotion that will draw you in, put you through the wringer, and leave you feeling very satisfied. A great read!”

“...the plot twists and the mystical elements keep the reader wondering and engaged until the final page.”

“The settings are described beautifully and often very poetically, lending at times an almost surreal feel to the story.”

"Excellent Read!" "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" B&N

-Kenner Alexander, author of Exposed and Blindsided, and International Thrillerwriters’ Association website editor

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“Devendorf delivers this heart-pounding story with a terror and grace found in classic suspense novels.”

"...the author’s talent for character, emotions, and mood weaves these painful emotions into a dark tale with some surprising light when all is said and done."

"Sometimes, to get the best story, you have to plunge into the dark parts you’d rather not think about, and Devendorf does it well–with respect, and measure. I like the unique plot, and the mysterious elements to the story. "

"the ending is one of the best I’ve read in recent years."

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" "Heart Pounding Terror and Grace!" B&N

-Tammy Ruggles for ReaderViews.com book blog

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“A gripping psychological suspense, Devendorf keeps you on the edge of your seat as secrets unfold..."

"...a captivating and powerful read." 

"...will have you desperately turning pages in search for Sienna's truth."

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" Goodreads

-Ashley Wutke, creator of the Turning Pages book blog

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“...intense emotion and a complex mystery.”

“…just enough tantalizing clues to make me doubt my assumptions about the plot.”

“...sure to take you off the beaten path. It just might take you a bit farther into the wilderness than you had expected.”

-William R. Hunt, author of the The Last Colony Series

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“A mature, measured piece of writing about a woman who teeters on the brink of unreliability throughout, in the most intriguing manner possible.”

“…truly impressive offering to the genre.”

-Mark Weinstein, author and New York Times-Bestselling acquisitions editor


“I thought the writing was vivid and beautiful.”

“Deciduous spoke to me” and “five out of five.”

“...the writing was vivid and pulled me in.”

-Meredith Tate, author of Missing Pieces

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“...unexpected twists, both in the unfolding discoveries and in how Sienna copes with her loss...”

“...a surprising story about mother love and a mother’s strength.”

-Meg Stivison, book blogger and creator of TheFictionAddiction.com blog

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“A story of devastating loss, delivered in unapologetic prose, Deciduous in unforgettable.”

“The reader remains glued to their seat.”

“If you love a book that keeps you guessing until the last moment, you’ll love Deciduous by Michael Devendorf.”

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" Goodreads

-Eliza Stopps, author of The Leslie Kim Series and creator of the ElizaStopps.com book blog

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