Patti Callahan is a New York Times bestselling author and is the recipient of the Harper Lee Award for Distinguished Writer of the Year. She is a frequent speaker at luncheons, book clubs, and women's groups.
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
“Gripping....bringing to life a little-known shipwreck in
meticulous detail. [An] engrossing, centuries-spanning
tale.”--Publishers Weekly
"Both Augusta and Lilly are women of their times, dependent on
their family, especially the males, but their struggles at sea
after the boiler explosion, and amid the fear and heavy loss,
reveal courage and a resilience to survive that elevates them and
brings on newfound strength."--Historical Novels Review
"The stuff of which Oscar worthy movies are made, Surviving
Savannah is a masterfully crafted and simply riveting
read."--Midwest Book Review
"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
“Atmospheric…Emotionally charged…Swimming in telling details. With
Surviving Savannah, Patti Callahan has become the North Star of
historical fiction.”
--Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author of The
Summer of Lost and Found
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