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Praise & Reviews

What readers are saying

An award-winning storyteller with two beloved novels — and the reviews to match.

Jade Ring Award — Wisconsin Writers' Association 4.7 Amazon · 4.56 Goodreads — To Reap the Finest Wheat 4.6 Amazon · 4.27 Goodreads — It Happened at Whisper Lake

From writers & reviewers

★★★★★

“Superbly written and spellbinding… This well-plotted novel explores betrayal and trust, and the many facets of love. Fenn has created a memorable character, showing us how to reclaim a life worth living. Fascinating and highly recommended.”

Christine DeSmet · bestselling author & UW–Madison writing faculty — It Happened at Whisper Lake

“Fenn handles the tough topic like a glass sculptor — melting, refining, and annealing until fragile beauty emerges from the horrific circumstances. The reader will never forget it.”

Bibi Belford · Christopher Award–winning author — It Happened at Whisper Lake

“A hopeful feminist tale that advocates for women and children, without demonizing all men.”

Andree Graveley, Poet — To Reap the Finest Wheat

From readers

★★★★★

“If you love historical novels about women who come into their own, this book is for you. If you're looking for your book club's next subject, this is it.”

J. Holmes · Amazon Verified Purchase — To Reap the Finest Wheat
★★★★★

“What a fantastic read! I was drawn in from the first page and couldn't put it down! Beautifully written…”

Amazon Verified Purchase — To Reap the Finest Wheat
★★★★★

“A lovely story with so many rich characters. Very well written. Highly recommend.”

Greg G. · Amazon Verified Purchase — To Reap the Finest Wheat
★★★★★

“This book highlights the other victims of a serious crime — the family of the perpetrator — and portrays them with sensitivity and honesty. So well written and interesting! Hard to put down…”

Laurie G · Amazon Verified Purchase — It Happened at Whisper Lake
★★★★★

“The author's rich use of language and insight into human behavior, along with a very well-written plot, kept me reading until the end.”

Gretpass · Amazon Verified Purchase — It Happened at Whisper Lake
★★★★★

“I couldn't put it down… you wrote flawlessly.”

Catherine Joppa · Amazon Verified Purchase — It Happened at Whisper Lake

Editorial blurbs and Amazon Verified Purchase reader reviews, captured June 2026.

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