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"Painstakingly researched and lovingly crafted, The Cigar Maker is a serious and significant novel about the American experience. The writing is beautiful, the characters lively, and the settings awash with visceral historical detail. An excellent book on all counts."
-Small Press Reviews
"Five stars. Highly recommended."
-Midwest Book Review
"Equal parts history and fiction, The Cigar Maker captures the true spirit of Ybor City. You can practically hear the crowds, smell the tobacco and taste the cafe con leche."
-Rodney Kite-Powell, Curator Tampa Bay History Center
"There's a lot of action. I was having a hard time putting it down."
-Cigar Inspector
"McGinty creates a vibrant, hectic and exciting atmosphere as he describes such things as bolita games, cock fighting and the constant struggle between immigrant workers and captains of the cigar industry."
-Tampa Cigar Examiner
"We get beautiful glimpses of Cuban culture and Cuban society. We learn of the common people who never lead charges, build skyscrapers, or become captains of industry, and yet are quietly heroic as they sacrifice for their families and their children's future."
-The Historical Novel Review
"An amazing story that bring to life a small and almost forgotten piece of history. The Cigar Maker will captivate you."
-Page Readers
"An adventure in reading!"
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