REVIEWS FOR THE SECRET WAR
“…its gripping and above all it’s a tale that will suck the reader in from the first page… Definitely an author to watch although I wouldn’t leave this offering on the shelf for long, one of our tips to pick up and get into before the masses learn of them.”
Falcata Times > read more
“…Just the sort of book I love, a historical novel shot through with the elements of the fantastic to pump up the action and the scope.”
Rick Kleffel’s Agony Column > read more
“The Secret War is great fun and a terrific read, an interesting take on a familiar idea that falls somewhere between epic fantasy and boys-own adventure it’s a heady mix that’s well worth investigating.”
The Disgruntled Writer > read more
“Well written, especially for a first novel, the early-19th-century setting is realised in grimy detail and the battle scenes are very graphically described.”
Otago Daily Times > read more
“Worth the read if you like your warfare bloody and brutal…”
Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review > read more
“Curran has produced a debut novel that’s tremendous fun…”
Historical Novels Review > read more
“Impressive for any writer, but considering this was his debut novel, this makes it even more worthy of note…”
The Bookbag > read more
“It’s well written and well paced with the mud & blood of battle coming through strongly without obsessing over the gore. …it’s an excellent read and thoroughly absorbing.”
Un:Bound > read more
“Curran has an engaging style which has produced a very entertaining book, and for me that is all I want: to be entertained. No airs or graces, just an adventurous yarn, with plenty of blood, guts and daring-do. Curran’s talent is in ascension, and I for one cannot wait to read the sequel …” The British Fantasy Society > read more
“The Secret War is well written and an easy page-turner…”
Chronicles > read more
REVIEWS FOR THE HOARD OF MHORRER
“Curran’s is certainly a name worth looking out for, on the evidence so far and I, for one, am keen to see where things go from here…”
The Bookbag > read more
“Well balanced, beautifully paced and extremely entertaining, it’s a satisfying read.”
Un:Bound > read more
“Curran is obviously an exciting new talent in the science-fiction and fantasy scene… his prose is crisp and well-formed, moving at a decent enough pace to sustain momentum during the quieter moments, exploding into action scenes that have a visceral sense of momentum about them.”
Sci-Fi Now Magazine > read more
“…exactly the kind of thing that invites labelling by fusion: Sharpe-meets-Dracula, Napoleon-meets-Warhammer…The Hoard of Mhorrer will appeal to many.” Deathray Magazine > read more
REVIEWS FOR AFTER THE SEA ROSE (English Language version)
“After the sea rose est un roman captivant…
L’écriture de l’auteur est fluide, rien n’est laissé au hasard, les détails et les émotions sont présents, on est immergé en plein coeur de cette histoire. Même si le roman fait 70 pages, l’auteur a pris le soin et le temps de perfectionner son intrigue.
En bref, une très belle découverte, un coup de coeur pour cette histoire écrite en anglais qui met en scène un équipage qui se trouve face à la terreur; frissons et actions garantis!!!!” – Les chroniques de Johanne > read more
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