Praise For…
Praise for Surviving Savannah "Fans of Christina Baker Kline and Kate Quinn will love this beautiful, richly detailed novel about a lost bit of American maritime history. In a seamless blending of fact and fiction, Patti Callahan has created an atmospheric, compelling story of survival, tragedy, the enduring power of myth and memory, and the moments that change one's life."--Kristin Hannah, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
The Great Alone "Hidden history rises from the watery depths in all its glittering glory but also in its intimate, human detail. Meticulously researched, beautifully written, underpinned by timeless themes of personal trauma and its aftereffects,
Surviving Savannah is a journey readers and book clubs will treasure.”--Lisa Wingate, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
The Book of Lost Friends
"Fiercely hopeful...Callahan’s expertly-drawn characters are forced to discover how to live past tragedy, and what matters most in the aftermath. This is exactly the kind of story we need right now."--Paula McLain,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Paris Wife
"[A] lush, meticulously researched deep-dive into the little-known story of a historic shipwreck....
Surviving Savannah is a lyrical homage to this southern city and makes a real contribution to the historical record."--Stephanie Dray,
New York Times bestselling author of
America’s First Daughter “Through the interwoven tales of three courageous women,
Surviving Savannah grips the reader in a spellbinding novel full of mystery, tragedy, sacrifice, and resilience....Superb.”--Kristina McMorris,
New York Times bestselling author of
Sold on a Monday "Patti Callahan masterfully weaves a little known historical tragedy, an enigmatic mystery, and a searing family saga into a mesmerizing tale that will captivate readers until the last page and beyond."--Pam Jenoff,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Lost Girls of Paris "[S]pellbinding....Beautifully written with a masterfully crafted plot,
Surviving Savannah leaves the reader breathless and marveling at the manner in which the past and present interweave in ways we almost cannot imagine."--Marie Benedict,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Only Woman in the Room “[A] rich tale of friendship, heritage, forgiveness, redemption, and the thin, too-fragile line between life and death.
How will we survive the surviving? one of her characters wonders, and it is a question that Callahan mines beautifully. If you’re fascinated by the
Titanic, meet your new favorite novel."--Kristin Harmel,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Book of Lost Names "The astonishing story of the '
Titanic of the South' is brought to vivid life....This tale of survival, love, and loss, as well as Callahan’s epic portrayals of a trio of strong, passionate women, gripped me from the very first page. Simply masterful."--Fiona Davis,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Lions of Fifth Avenue
“Riveting...a heartfelt exploration of the pain of survival amid incalculable loss, and a mesmerizing character study of three women...[A] memorable and profoundly moving novel that readers are destined to cherish.” --Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author of
The Gown
“[A] sweeping, captivating tale of a contemporary woman lost in a fog of grief who finds solace, and finally, redemption, as she uncovers the long-buried secrets of a nearly forgotten shipwreck—and the courageous women who survived to bear witness to history.”--Mary Kay Andrews,
New York Times bestselling author of
Hello, Summer
“Gripping....bringing to life a little-known shipwreck in meticulous detail. Fans of Southern historicals should check out this engrossing, centuries-spanning tale.”--Publishers Weekly
