A Lynching in the Heartland

" As passionate as it is disturbing, Madison' s book is a dire reminder of the horrors the American heartland held for the dispossessed. " - Publishers Weekly

" Conveyed in a simple, straightforward fashion, Madison' s story acquires its own persuasive eloquence. " - Washington Post Book World

" A piercing, provocative account of a famous lynching that will forever alter the way you see race, memory, and justice in America. " - Essence Magazine

" Conveyed in a simple, straigtforward fashion, Madison' s story acquires its own persuasive eloquence. " - International Herald Tribune

" Through creative and meticulous research, this books reveals the complex roots and lasting significance of what happened. . . " - American Historical Review