“Although Katie is not my favorite McDowell book (still Blackwater, for now), it is quite a good read. It is a period piece and very interesting because of its detailed descriptions of life in 19th century America. Certainly, the death scenes are gory and frightening (Katie's, along with some of her victims comes to mind), but even more interesting is the character development.
Philomela Drax is an intriguing heroine specifically because of her humanity. While she is upset that the...”