“If you’re a historical fiction lover and are interested in the prohibition era, you will find this a historically fascinating read. This is not just a story of prohibition in America, it’s a story of womanhood and strength. The feeling one is left with when closing Gathering Storm is one of steely determination and hope. Those who are looking for a female-led historical fiction with a backbone of steel, this book is for you.” Independent Book Review
“Gathering Storm is the first book in the Rum Runners’ Chronicles and it is an amazing start to what I’m going to assume will be an amazing series. I haven’t really read many… if any… gangster themed books so this was a really exciting story for me to check out! I think I was extra in love with the story because it was the women calling the shots and running the show.” YA It’s Lit Book Review
“Sherilyn Decter, delivers an intriguing, unique and enthralling story here that was so irresistibly written. I absolutely loved Edith’s voice and thought she was such a fantastic character. The author writing is vividly descriptive, bringing this iconic era in our history stunning to life in atmospheric imagery. So if you’re into American historical times, and prohibition, along with a stellar strong woman. This fast-paced historical read will be the perfect book for you.” Gwendalyn’s Books
“Edith is a remarkable woman going against the laws of nature to carve herself a place in this world. Despite illegalities, Edith is an admirable, inspiring, determined woman in a man’s world. Gathering Storm is unique and layered with subtle complexities, rich in atmospheric character and first of the new Rum Runner Chronicles.” Books and Zebras
“There is nothing that I love more than reading about a strong-willed woman that never stands down from a challenge, one that defies the status quo and claws her way to get what she wants, so Gathering Storm was the perfect read for me! Add in mobsters and bootleggers and you can see why I literally inhaled this book!” Passages to the Past
“If you love nonstop action, intrigue and a woman who goes after what she wants and strikes out on her own in a period piece where there is a bullet, a mobster or a cop around every corner, this is for you. Decter has done her homework. Nothing is wasted. I have studied the Prohibition years and this is spot on. Three cheers for Decter and Edith.” Tales From The Book Dragon
“This was an interesting read about bootlegging liquor on the coast. I’ve not read about this before and it was also interesting to read about the wives of these mobsters. Not much was ever said about them, and usually they were just seen, but it seems they may have been more brains behind the operations than what was thought.” Reading Is My Remedy
“Was anyone else just as obsessed with Al Capone as I was? Or mobsters in general? What about the wives of those mobsters? I honestly don’t know what I liked more about this book. The strong-willed, determined female lead? The mention of all the famous mobsters that would make my 13 year old Al Capone obsessed heart extremely happy? Or even the topic of bootlegging that was one of my favorites to read about for years? This was captivating from the very first page and truly such a thrilling, empowering story!” Bookish Bellee
“Edith is unlike any strong woman you will be reading about in any historical fiction novels. She has a fearless flair about her and would not flinch or faint at the sight of blood or seeing a gun. As a matter of fact, the adrenaline rush brings her to life. The writing is just brilliant. The atmospheric setting of Miami immersed me into the sophisticated and mob style of living large and always in the shadows of danger and risking your life and livelihood.” Nursebookie.