“There is so much to admire in Robert Gwaltney’s new novel—how it is both intensely Southern yet also reminiscent of the magical realism of writers such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez; its appealing heroine caught between the demands of her community (both the living and the dead) and the desires of her own heart; its delightful blend of colloquial and lyric language—all of which make Sing Down the Moon a remarkable achievement.”—Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author of Serena and The Caretaker

“Sing Down the Moon is a wholly original, ambitious, and lyrical southern gothic fantasy that is both tantalizing and immersive. Gwaltney’s imagination soars in this epic story centered around a young girl named Leontyne Skye who struggles to come to terms with her birthright while navigating the complex environment of a mythical Georgia barrier island where trickery, lies and deceit are as abundant as quicksand and moonbeams. An enchanting and alluring read - I loved it.”—Donna Everhart, author of The Saints of Swallow Hill

“Robert Gwaltney’s sophomore follow-up to The Cicada Tree is Southern Gothic at its finest. With beautiful prose and an artist’s eye, his descriptions immerse the reader in the beauty and fairy-tale magic of coastal Georgia. Characters who are wounded both physically and emotionally populate this story of family legacy and the price of betrayal. This is the perfect read for fans of Southern fiction and magical realism and for those who enjoy savoring every word.”—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of That Last Carolina Summer

"Robert Gwaltney’s silver pen spins a Southern Gothic tale of spangles and shadows that drape over the history of this haunted island and the fabulous family that lives—well, mostly lives—there. With nothing short of glee, Gwaltney bestows fates and furies upon his beloved and tortured characters as artfully and soulfully as he names them, and beneath the swirling poetry, writes a simple coming-of-age novel that examines the hard truths about life and death. A rambling fever dream, Sing Down the Moon will sweep readers away on a fickle wind and a wild tide and deliver them softly on a benevolent shore, gasping with wonder. Be prepared to love this book.—Kimberly Brock, bestselling author of The Fabled Earth

“Sing Down the Moon is a brilliant fable written by an extremely talented man. It is a dazzling performance about the distance between life and death on a haunted island off the coast of Georgia. Incredibly inventive and unexpected at every turn, this novel shines with talent. You will love it.”—Philip Lee Williams, author of 21 volumes of fiction, poetry, and essays and a member of the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame

"Tender, wistful, and poignant, Sing Down the Moon is a novel of profound beauty that mesmerizes with lyrical prose and earthy Southern magic. Gwaltney woos and sings you on a redolent journey through the Lowcountry marshes, where haints seek redemption and a trio of uncommonly charming young people grapple with the sins of the past, false memories, and secrets left unburied. Lush, haunting, and completely unforgettable."—Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain

“There’s an almost Dickensian denseness to Robert Gwaltney's lyrical writing that invites a savor-every-turn-of-phrase reading. Happy to report, his Sing Down the Moon is no different. This lavish, beautifully-told ghost story is populated with characters who hover between the living and the dead in a dimly-lit world that is both frightening and funny. His characters want what they want with a mighty need, always tempered by Gwaltney’s hand with a tender humanity. One can't help but root for them as they journey through this tale that sits, uniquely, at the intersection of Southern Gothic, Magical Realism, family drama, and coming-of-age story-telling.”—Jeffrey Dale Lofton, award-winning author of Red Clay Suzie and Georgia Author of the Year

“With his sophomore effort, Sing Down the Moon, former Georgia Debut Author of the Year, Robert Gwaltney, has somehow taken his craft to an even higher level. The novel is simply stunning. It's a masterclass in Southern Mysticism—a wrenching and fantastical journey through the grit and grace of an imagined southeastern coast. Gwaltney's prose lands somewhere between the haunting urgency of Jesmyn Ward and the languid lyricism of Faulkner or Wolfe. But it is in the voice of Leontyne Skye—the tender-hearted protagonist whose music and magic propel the plot in spellbinding fashion—that Gwaltney stakes a claim to his own, singular literary style. I was wholly enchanted the first time I read this novel, and I've not stopped returning to it since.” —James Wade, author of Narrow the Road

“With his novel, Sing Down The Moon, Robert Gwaltney is vying for heir apparent to Georgis's own Flannery O'Connor. He's created characters — singular, quirky, magical — that will ignite your imagination. And told in language, so filled with poetry and awe, it will flat out weave its web around you. Prepare to be delighted in this spectacular Georgia tale.”—Bren McClain, award-winning author of One Good Mama Bone

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