In the tradition of Conrad Richter, Cynthia Thayer has written a novel about people who struggle for clarity in a wilderness that matches their sensibilities. A moving and authentic story, A Certain Slant of Light is crafted with the precision and grace of a Shaker box.

–Katharine Weber

Cynthia Thayer writes beautifully about place, and about character.  A Certain Slant of Light is deft, layered, and keenly observed, a lovely book.

–Beth Gutcheon

I started reading it and was immediately moved and captivated.  It is a wonderful novel, so pure and honest and true it rings like a clear bell.  I am in awe of the way you managed to inhabit Peter so thoroughly (or he, you).  It is a book of great quiet dignity and courage.

–Anita Shreve

A sweet story of two lonely strong-willed people, one determined to be rescued, one determined not to be. I won’t forget their struggle and I won’t forget THEM.  I know them too well.

–Carolyn Chute