The Colour of Lightning

From Paulette Jiles, author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Enemy Women and Stormy Weather, comes a stirring work of fiction set on the untamed Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War.

One of only twelve books longlisted for the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize - one of Canadas most prestigious literary awards - The Color of Lightning is a beautifully rendered and unforgettable re-examination of one of the darkest periods in U.S. history.