"A highly engaging and thoroughly absorbing courtroom drama. . . . Skillfully written. . . . Daniel Riley is a great character but Michael Drummond is my Atticus Finch and the hero of the hour for me. I loved Boll Weevil and highly recommend it." - Reader's Favorite (5-Star Review)
"Radford's prose is light and descriptive, particularly when evoking the landscape of Goshen County. . . the story remains compelling, and the pages fly by. . ." - Kirkus Reviews
"Honestly loved this book. [T]he prologue trapped me. I finished it two days later. It's about the law, marriage, sacrifice, race, our obligations to our up-bringing and our yearning to create meaningful change. The characters were deep and compelling. The high school debate team become law partners of Michael and Daniel - I feel like I know them. Jackie and Amber, friends struggling with belonging, motherhood, authenticity, and the sacrifices of marriage. It was funny. It was well plotted. It was so much better than I thought it could be. It spoke to me." - James Herndon, Head Debate Coach, Emory University
"The plot is absolutely the strongest pillar in this novel, weaving relevant social challenges concretely into the fabric of the narrative. . . . the author's familiarity with the law, as well as with this place and its dynamics, is palpable and makes it easy for the reader to relax into their hands." - Booklife Prize