Listen to the Mockingbird

Betty Parker, Southwest Book Reviews

Occasionally one of the thousands of books published each year just grabs the reader and won’t let go. This is one of those rare finds...this novel set in southern New Mexico during the Civil War is entertaining, informative, and beautifully written. It could be placed on the mystery shelves as well... Matty Summerhayes narrates, coaxes, amazes and thoroughly captures her audience... The author could easily have turned this book into propaganda for women’s rights, but she has carefully avoided that... Be prepared to forget meals and stay up all night when you start reading this book. Matty’s word-pictures and unorthodox civil disobedience will hold your attention until the last page.”                                                                                              

Evelyn Muegge, All About Murder

“The pages turn themselves and the reader is unable to stop them... well written, researched, and edited...." 

Timeless Tales                                                                     

"Starts with a wallop and steadily builds to a gripping conclusion. Listen to the Mockingbird vividly recreates the dangers of life in New Mexico Territory during the Civil War, and one woman's triumph over adversity.  Penny Rudolph is a great story teller..."

Western Writers of America Roundup Magazine

"Rudolph tells a wonderful story set in New Mexico at the beginning of the Civil War. From authentic sounding dialogue to  historical accuracy, she creates an unforgettable treat, with characters you cry with."

Warren Murphy, best selling author Of Jericho Day, the Destroyer series, etc.

"A terrific book by a terrific writer....Exciting and well-written... Characters are well-drawn and lively... Everything is top-drawer.... Rudolph builds a great house of words. She's good."