"A lovely, cozy read that proves Rachel M. Marsh has 'the gift.'" - Marti Dumas, author of Secret Society of Rebel Girls "Grandpere's Ghost Swamp is more than a book. It's an experience. I could smell the fish market, taste the mirlitons, feel the bayou air, and hear the Zydeco music in the French Quarter." - M.R. Fournet, author of Brick Dust and Bones I was immediately pulled into the warm and bustling kitchen of the Theriot family's New Orleans restaurant.

Basil is a strong character who honors family traditions while carving out her own path, speaking up for the bayou and its inhabitants, and showing up for a friend when it matters most. A perfect recipe of humor, family connections, honoring the natural world, and a ghost with unfinished business. - Lynne Kelly, USA Today bestselling author of Song for a Whale. "In this slow-burn story . New Orleans and Louisiana's Central Wetlands . shine as key characters. A family story that highlights environmentalism and personal connection." - Kirkus Reviews Through a blend of magical realism and regional detail, the novel offers a beautiful exploration of grief and familial expectation following a death.

This Cajun-soaked yarn about ghosts, family, and reconnecting with one's roots will captivate readers; strongly recommended. - School Library Journal.