I loved this book. It was right up my alley. I love reading historical fiction that takes place during prohibition and The Great Depression. This was so well written with characters that just came off the page and sat with you a while, to tell you their story.

A story about one family’s journey through a time in history when people were trying to find their way
Through one of the most difficult times America faced. The Depression. We feel the family trying to find their way as they are split by gangsters and a religious cult
The character development is superb. I felt a part of the kitchen table conversations that took place
Gripping and yet poignant

I have discovered a new favorite author. I loved his 1st and now his 2nd! Something about his style of writing is so down home. Weird way to describe it but it's how I feel. Also the subject is not just one person but several. I like the time period of the story. Plus both books are about boats and water. The women had it rough but that's what makes the story great. Struggling with life, work and men.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

I love the title! The idiom suggests that there’s a window of opportunity that won’t last forever and readers set off on a mission to discover the nature of this time-sensitive chance.

I knew going in that I needed to expect a risk, and Riordan delivered. I read about a man who pivoted from fisherman to rumrunner to secure his family’s future. The imminent expiration of prohibition, the idea of the risk being temporary, and the dream of a big payout had the main character take a chance on time and opportunity. We all know that the important thing about a risk is knowing when to get out - ideally before ‘the getting is good’ turns bad. This is where Riordan’s storytelling shines. It isn’t pulse-pounding tension. That’s not needed. Readers already know what’s at stake. What Riordan does well is bridge the gap and show us ‘why’. Readers have all had the experience of something sounding too good to be true; Riordan keeps us reading to find out if this is one of those times.

Riordan’s character had an understandable motive and relatable flaws, encouraging me to follow his quest to see if the payout was worth it. If you enjoy Riordan’s style, you’ll want to read this one, too. There’s a great balance between historical fiction and suspense.

I was gifted this copy by Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

I really enjoyed this one. I chose it because I enjoyed Riordans debut novel The North Line. This one takes place during Prohibition when Eld a world war 1 veteran tries to make some money to help his family by running whiskey illegally from Canada to the US. He gets in over his head with some local gangsters and then disappears. The second part focuses on his wife’s story as she works to support herself and her daughter after Eld’s disappearance. The third part sees them reunited and there are some big plot points all along the way. There are gangsters, cults, deception and murder. It depicts strong women characters especially Elds wife Maggie and his mistress Georgia and everyone has to get while the getting is good to try and survive a very hard economic time for Americans amidst the Great Depression. This story is about survival, grit, courage and deception. In a fan of this writer and I will continue to read what he writes. My only criticism is the third part could have been fleshed out more. But it had a banger of an ending.