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Lavish Praise for the Books of

CONNIE WILLIS

PASSAGE

“The wit, plotting, and characterization that are Willis’ trademarks . . . are fully present in Passage.

—The San Diego Union-Tribune

“Connie Willis’ most striking skill as a writer is her way of finding emotional resonance in unlikely and offbeat subjects . . . . In Passage, she explores a more overtly emotional topic—life after death—with luminous clarity, walking the fine line between science and spiritualism with the confidence that comes from having a solid story and a powerful agenda . . . . A complex, finely crafted, haunting story that makes the light at the end of the tunnel impossible to take lightly. ”

“Be warned that this book may make you keep the light on too long at night, perhaps even as you try to sleep. It may make you skip lunch or call in sick to work. You might miss many things if you read Passage, but don’t miss out on the chance to read an author at the very top of her game. ”

—BookPage

“A serious novel . . . [with] elements of a thriller . . . The book’s multiplying internal and external mazes provide an emblem of human complexity, foolishness, and deeper terrors, some reaching beyond death. ”

—Locus

“Connie Willis’ Passage is a suspense novel in the same way that Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho is a slasher movie; it defies the genre while still delivering its thrills. I’m tempted to dub Passage a neurological detective story with metaphysical leanings, but even that description goes too far in nailing down this mercurial work. I’m sure, though, that it’s one of the smartest books I’ve read in years; its construction is a marvel of ingenuity and—what’s even more remarkable, given the wizardry of Willis’ storytelling—its intellectual honesty is impeccable. ”

—Salon. com

“Willis . . . pries open the door at the end of the tunnel of Near Death Experience while holding firmly to her endearing brand of exasperated humor.

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—Publishers Weekly

“A gripping story . . . made more compelling by brilliant characterization and solid-sounding science. ”

—The Tampa Tribune and Times

“Willis’ comedic timing and sure-handed plotting make for a fulfilling reading experience . . . . Wonderful. ”

—St. Louis PostDispatch

“Thrilling . . . Mundane details . . . set the book so firmly in this world that the intrusion of an unexplainable world creates a powerful sense of mystery and wonder. ”

—U. S. News & World Report

“An addictive story peopled by textured characters . . . thrilling. Connie Willis is not only a master entertainer, but also a writer of depth, intricacy, compassion and thoughtfulness. ”

—Daily Camera, Boulder

“An engrossing, lively and thought-provoking novel by one of this generation’s finest authors. ”

—Rocky Mountain News

“Willis creates characters out of whole cloth that will stick in readers’ minds long after the book is finished. ”

—The Denver Post

“A page-turner whose explosive climax will rock readers back on their heels. ”

—Booklist

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“A muscular imagination, with drolleries and epiphanies galore. Put this at the top of your Must Buy holiday shopping list. ”