"[H]istory is retold in thrilling fashion and shapes the course of the final chapters of this fast-paced, beautifully written yarn.”

— The Chronicle Journal

"[Gault reimagines] the Western in the tradition of Canadian writers like Patrick deWitt (The Sisters Brothers) and Guy Vanderhaeghe (The Englishman's Boy) who update a touchstone genre and make it their own."

— The Winnipeg Review

"In her researches into the famed characters of the American West and Louis Riel’s North West Rebellion, Gault was looking for a geographical nexus in which to intertwine the lives of her protagonist Abigail Peacock with an escaped member of Jesse James’ gang and famed Métis leader Gabriel Dumont."

— The Dryden Observer

"[W]e're handing the mic over to a writer whose work features a strong female character that does not fit the traditional mold."

— All Lit Up

"Abigail's brash, dryly humorous voice makes her an engaging heroine….[h]er descriptions of the mostly unpopulated landscape are starkly beautiful."

— Historical Novel Society

"Exploring the Canadian outback in This Godforsaken Place."

— The Ontarion

"[T]his Godforsaken Place blends its narrative with historical fact, a feature made possible by Dr. Gault’s extensive research."

— University of Guelph-Humber

"Gault managed to smoothly weave these two very different historical episodes into the story of Abigail Peacock from Wabigoon, Ontario."

— Consumed by Ink

"The main character, Abigail, was strong, opinionated, witty, and intelligent. The historic setting was interesting, and the writing was superb."

— Julie's Reading Corner