Critical Praise
"Compelling. . . . Cooley's suave plotting displays many surprises, and her work exhibits that rarest of literary qualities nowadays, authentic moral resonance." -Robert Taylor, Boston Globe
"A splendid work of fiction, rich with character and conflict, masterfully blending past and present. . . . A rare and special treat." -Dolores Donner, Fort Worth Star Telegram
"It is rare and gratifying to read a novel about people who take literature seriously. . . . The Archivist is a memorable achievement." -Steven Moore, Washington Post Book World
"Engrossing. . . . Rarely has a novel centering on the life of the mind felt so passionate." -Megan Harlan, Entertainment Weekly