“As raw and bewitching as the music and magic that fuel it. I loved this
book for many reasons—the bone-deep mystery, the setting, the music, and
the harsh beauty of its characters. It gives a new meaning to well played.”

“Beautifully written, surprisingly moving, and unexpected
in the best of ways, Wisp of a Thing fulfills and expands upon the promise of The Hum and the Shiver.”

“Set in the same world as The Hum and the Shiver, Bledsoe’s latest
fantasy captures the allure and the sometimes sinister beauty of the
Appalachian backwoods, filled with myths, haunted by ghosts, and
touched, always, by death. The author of the Eddie LaCrosse
urban fantasy series proves his versatility
with a hauntingly beautiful tale of love lost and hope rediscovered.”

“This beautifully handled drama of Appalachian music and magic once again comes complete with fascinating characters, a persuasive setting, and intriguing complications. Bledsoe’s on a roll.”

“Bledsoe brings a real warmth and a messy humanity to his modern-day fairy story, with strong characterization and a passionate love of music. Set in the same world as The Hum and the Shiver, this stand-alone novel feels more heartfelt and is written with a lighter touch, fulfilling all of the first book’s early promise and hitting the sweet spot between glossy and gritty.”

“This is a very subtle book; like Graham Masterton, Bledsoe relies on the slow accumulation of tantalizing hints to give the reader a sense of something going on in the space between the words on the page. A chilling mix of fantasy, realism, and a touch of horror.”

“A famous
musician recovering from a recent tragedy seeks solace and anonymity in
Appalachia. He finds himself embroiled in local trouble of a very strange sort,
for there is magic as well as music in this part of the country. The story is
atmospheric, with detailed descriptions of the land and wildlife and plants.
Narrator Stefan Rudnicki creates gentle Appalachian accents for the characters
without anything showy in his performance. His deep voice magically transforms
into soft, feminine tones for the female characters. There are many songs in
this book, and rather than sing them, Rudnicki speaks them in a soft cadence,
almost as though he’s reciting poetry. It is an effective, gentle performance.
A 2014 Audie Award finalist.”