"Mr. Barkley makes writing appear effortless, primarily because his prose is so wonderfully understated--he imbues the simplest thought or comment with such significance." --The Dallas Morning News

"Barkley's a talented new writer who deserves a wide readership." --Booklist

"...the stories of Circle View...achieve a rare transcendence. Here is the debut of a talent worth watching." --Wilmington Star News

"...these characters are not to be denied...In this solid debut, Barkley manages the admirable trick of getting the reader to care..." --Publisher's Weekly