Although the finished book is still a couple of months away, the early industry reviews are starting. Kirkus always leads the pack, and booksellers and librarians rely on what it says to decide how many copies to order. And Kirkus – where the reviewers are anonymous – has a reputation for being tough on writers. In a 2009 story, the New York Times noted it was “a frequent source of author flaying.”

So I am very pleased with this review. And for those of you who have been wondering what is covered in God’s Bankers, here is a good glimpse inside.