âMeticulously researched and beautifully crafted.... This is glorious work.â â Washington Post
âA gripping, deeply relevant book.â â New York Times Book Review
From Paulette Jiles, author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Enemy Women and Stormy Weather, comes a stirring work of fiction set on the untamed Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War. One of only twelve books longlisted for the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prizeâone of Canadaâs most prestigious literary awardsâThe Color of Lightning is a beautifully rendered and unforgettable re-examination of one of the darkest periods in U.S. history.