Michelle Richmond is the author of the New York Times bestselling
novel THE YEAR OF FOG, which was a Library Journal Best Book
of 2007, a Kirkus Reviews top pick for reading groups, a Washington
Post A-List selection, and a San Francisco Chronicle Notable Book.

The Year of Fog has been translated into seven languages and is
currently in development with Newmarket Films.

“A spare page-turner…wholly effective… beautifully paced.”
Publishers Weekly

“Mesmerizing.” Library Journal starred review

“Compulsively readable.” Denver Post

“Gripping…Grade: A.” The Washington Post

“A harrowing, beautifully written story.” Seattle Times

“What marks us, and how do we react to our impressions, both large and small, of life? These are the questions asked by Michelle Richmond in her wonderful second novel, The Year of Fog.” The San Francisco Chronicle

“Profound, deeply moving, endlessly gripping.” Andrew Sean Greer, author of The Confessions of Max Tivoli

“Involving, heart-rending and immediately readable…Richmond captures the spirit of life in The City.” The San Francisco Examiner

“A gripping tale.” People Magazine

“Riveting…Once the drama starts, prepare to race to the last page.” Hallmark Magazine

“A compelling, smart novel that you will find difficult to put down.” Birmingham Magazine

author photo by Misty Richmond