It feels good to know that TSOAT is being received so well by critics and the audience.

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"Harris' new novel tells the remarkable life story of a modern-day miracle worker. He expertly and adroitly plays each plotline against the other to create a gripping sense of narrative momentum. The slow, controlled portrayal of adult Theo's progress toward personal redemption is commanding...and culminates in a series of chapters with hefty emotional impact. THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is a dramatic and cumulatively powerful tale of one man's healing." (Kirkus)

"A stunning debut novel. A powerful, aching, deeply felt, finely tuned story which will move readers." starred review (indicating exceptional merit) - Publishers Weekly

5 out of 5 stars - A must read. "A fine debut novel...touching...healing...a powerful story." - Indie Reader

"A mesmerizing novel. Poignant and devastatingly evocative, this story about faith, frauds, fear, and finding peace will win over any fan of heartbreaking and heartwarming 20th-century Americana literature." Editor's Choice - Booklife

"Hardly a typical first novel, THE SUBSTANCE OF ALL THINGS is absorbing, lush, and packed with adventure, tenderness and a gallery of memorably eccentric and deftly drawn characters. TSOAT evokes John Irving's work and also calls to mind Conroy's 'Prince of Tides.' It's a knockout." Jim Gladstone - Bay Area Reporter