What People Are Saying
[The Laced Chameleon] is filled with New Orleans culture and 19th century customs and race issues… contains many excellent scenes of conflict… An intriguing read.
— Writers Digest
[In The Laced Chameleon,] Francesca’s world is vividly portrayed… this is an engrossing saga that depends on one woman’s cleverness and ability… [Francesca is] a believable, living protagonist whose concerns and approach to life are well grounded in the politics and social mores of her times… It’s rare to find a historical mystery so [conversant] in the flavors and atmosphere of the antebellum South. [The Laced Chameleon is] a historical murder mystery that’s more than light reading!— D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review
In The Laced Chameleon, author Bob Rogers demonstrates his gift for storytelling while using his historical plots to teach readers about race, politics, and struggle in America. A reader can’t go wrong with this Great Read! Heroine Francesca Dumas indeed is a “Laced Chameleon.”
— Brian H. Settles, Author of No Reason for Dying
The Laced Chameleon…is a suspenseful, compassionate and perceptive reflection on race, identity, and the multifaceted history of New Orleans. I am hoping that this would be the beginning of a Francesca mystery series. I recommend this book to readers of historical fiction who enjoy a mysterious unscrambling of history.
— B. Jackson “avid reader”
The Laced Chameleon is a well written murder mystery [that] has been carefully researched…it had me turning pages as fast as I could.
— J. Donahue, Retired Naval Officer
…good reading for all ages, from teens to seniors. It is filled with historical facts, mystery, and vivid descriptions of people, places, and events [of 1862].
— E. McKenzie
…an engaging historical novel with inter-generational appeal…a deeply satisfying, front-row-center, literary experience.
— A. Battiste, Librarian
I cannot wait to discuss it in my Literary Club, and it would be fantastic to see a movie made of it.
— L. Fox, University Faculty Senate President
This book did not disappoint! I like stories that are set during the Civil War and found it to be a very enjoyable read without being overpowered with war details.
— M. Sues
I read [The Laced Chameleon] while I traveled to the Dominican Republic. I truly enjoyed it. I loved the characters, I learned a great deal about the customs of the time …well done.
— Jill C.
I really enjoyed The Laced Chameleon. The fact that the story is set in New Orleans with such rich history during the Civil War was also a great learning experience for me. Francesca, the detective, proves with her determination, that neither her current position nor her limited resources would prevent her from solving a murder mystery. Great Read!
— K. Robinson
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