Reviews posted on E-book

Mary Ake Smoak on June 13, 2010 at 4:40 pm
"I am surprized that there has not been more attention given to this book. The injustice that happened to Daniel Duncan is haunting, especially when we now know that many people behind bars even today were innocent and not released until the science of DNA freed them. This injustice is easier to digest when placed in a time that seems far away and not applicable to us at this time. I picked this book up on a whim-and I am very glad I did."

Dean P. Kelsey on June 13, 2010 at 6:25 pm
"A great read! Humphreys opening chapters remind me of a friend that can’t wait to tell you a story; they tumble forth in an almost breathless fashion. As he comes to realize that his audience is hooked he slows, adds color, depth, and drama. Humphreys paints the post reconstruction south with all its grandeur and all is faults. He graphically explains and examines the choices that “good men” of the day had to make and then clearly shows what he feels about those decisions. I sincerely hope this will not be Mr. Humphreys only book."

Kathy K. Baxley on June 13, 2010 at 8:37 pm
"If you’re looking for a good escape read with a little bit of everything, men and women alike will enjoy this book. Rich in Charleston history and intrigue, the author gives you a glimpse back in time to the days of injustice behind the doors of secrecy. A story behind the story weaves just enough interest to keep you wanting more."

John E. Thompson on June 13, 2010 at 11:13 pm
"Batt Humphreys’ novel carries the poignancy and moral weight of non-fiction because it is based on actual events that occurred in Charleston, SC in the early years of the Twentieth Century, but the book gains added power through Mr. Humphreys’ masterful storytelling and appealing characters. The protagonist, Hal Hinson, a free-thinking reporter for the New York Tribune, is as deeply offended by attitudes about race and justice that he encounters in 1910 Charleston as many readers would be if they stumbled upon those same attitudes today. Fortunately for him, he meets a woman of equally independent spirit, and together they struggle against a society whose biases and conventions doom an innocent man and threaten them in the process. The excellent mix of suspense, romance and history keep Dead Weight moving at a breathtaking pace from start to finish. Highly recommended."

Rebecca C. Griffin on June 13 , 2010 at 11:56 pm
"Loved it! This book was impossible to put down. It had me reading for hours on end, and haunted me with what could be next for Nealy when I had to slip away. Rich with Charleston’s histories, Dead Weight gives a glimpse of an enchanting city scandalized by prejudice and swimming in romance."