"An extraordinary book. I was completely captivated. You can read it as an adult and be quite moved by a story of profound love, of commitment to family, of humility, of grace under pressure; so rich with metaphor and allegory, depth, complexity. It's really one of those books you read as a teenager and love it, and then pick it up again thirty years later and have a completely different, equally rewarding reading experience." -- Nikki Tate, CBC All Points West "One part travel narrative, one part spiritual fable, one part historical fiction, and one part adventure story--this tragic tale pulls readers in with its strong voice, richly depicted setting, and chilling confrontations with a shape-shifting Satan. Russell weaves magic into the narrative." --Meghan Radomske, CM Magazine. "Russell has told his fable.

and it is done beautifully." --Alison Edwards, Resource Links "Read it. Because it's not likely you're ever going to find anything like the Black Bottle Man again." -- Stephanie Yip, What If? Magazine ".this fable will intrigue teens who like historical fiction and the satisfying thrill of rooting for a persistent, humble hero." -- Joan Marshall, Bookseller "A truly unique story. The author tackles his "fable" with imagination and great turns of phrase." -- Jury comments, Manitoba Book Awards "Scenes alternate effectively between an urban present and the various times and places of Rembrandt's travels, with a particularly moving evocation of the Dirty Thirties.

" -- Jury comments, Manitoba Book Awards - - Magazines and Juries.