"I savored my reading of Fever Tree, the complex tale of grief and longing, the seedy thread of drugs and violence, and a woman dancing between the two worlds wanting to claim a good life for herself and her son. Conflict and synchronicity create tension and suspense in one scene after another, weaving a tangled web whose resolution is far from what I expected and also totally gratifying. Rachel Barton- Author of One Night and A Winter Of Listening
"Dark, edgy and beautifully written. Tim Applegate has made a fantastic debut with this entertaining and thought-provoking novel." Jenny Miller - Goodreads
"Told with the sure and creative hand of a poet." Susan Clayton-Goldner - Author of A Bend In The Willow and The Winston Radhauser Mysteries
"This book is exceptionally written and features some of the most beautiful prose I've ever encountered. The story is dark, gritty, and powerful, and will leave the reader itching for more." Jean M - Amazon
"Fever Tree's story is told largely through its writing style. Poetry and prose blend together, as do dialogue and background. There's stream of consciousness throughout that makes the reader work at times, but which ultimately helps the reader understand multiple perspectives, and which both softens and intensifies the undercurrents of sex, danger, and violence." Ken Bilderback - Author of Creek With No Name and Fire In A Small Town
"Simply brilliant. Tim Applegate is a beautiful writer. His characters are rich and interesting, his descriptions stunning, and his story-telling ability is incredible for a debut author." Monica29 - Book Movement
"A profound, lovely, compelling story." Heidi Mastrogiovanni - Author of Lala Pettibone's Act Two
"Fever Tree delivers a wicked, believable, suspenseful world where setting and character work in perfect harmony. The setting recalls noir small towns. The characters are fully alive. The mystery is accomplished and keeps you guessing. The atmosphere, like much of rural Florida, emits a lethargy and haunting depth. Rich imagery pulls us into Dieter's story. Applegate uses multiple points of view with aplomb. He's also a master of sympathetic, flawed characters. Each scene comes alive and creates a movie in your head." Valerie Brooks - Author of Revenge in Paris and Portland Prey
"Tim Applegate is a master at placing the reader in this cozy little southern town. His knowledge of worldly subjects is not lost on the avid reader. Now on to the sequel." Carole Nasser - Amazon
"Tim Applegate's first novel is a great read. The intrigue builds and will keep the reader guessing. I look forward to the second book of this trilogy." Mark Thalman - Author of Catching The Limit