Heroes
Arise by Laurel Anne Hill is a
surprisingly exciting and moving story that gripped my attention from the first word and
wouldn't let me put it down. This author's first work shows a strong talent and a remarkable
future.
— Jean M. Auel, author of
The Clan of the Cave Bear
I enjoyed reading Heroes Arise very
much. The tight focus on Gundack and his immediate world gives it all a very satisfying
mysterious quality, and the physical action is really well done. How a culture lives by rules
of retribution or trust is revealed in the pressure of one tense scene after another, and the
narrative of Gundack and Rheemar flies along.
— Kim Stanley Robinson, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author
of the Science in the
Capital series
Heroes Arise provides a fascinating journey into an alien culture, one more open and
honorable than our own — although like us in its capacity for violence. As I read, I was
reminded of classic tales by Leigh Brackett and C. L. Moore, yet the story has a modern
sensibility and depth of characterization. A promising debut for Laurel Anne Hill.
— Madeline Howard, Author of
The Hidden Star
I adore this book . . . Hill has a gritty, vibrant writing
style that cuts its way to the heart, with heroes who are truly larger than life. I heartily
recommend Heroes
Arise.
— Laura LeHew, Award-winning poet
A richly detailed world, fascinating characters, and a
stirring quest all make for an auspicious debut from an exciting new talent.
— Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of
Hominids
No stereotypes here . . . A fine job, and well worth your
reading time.
— Allen L. Wold, Author of the Rikard Braeth Saga
In Heroes
Arise, Hill has created a rich,
fully-realized fantasy world with a wonderfully textured background—mythology, history, tribal
customs—and then stripped it of all pretense to give the reader a sleek, fast-paced adventure
story.
— Michael D. Pederson, Publisher/Editor,
Nth Degree
This is a story of revenge, redemption, forgiveness, and
acceptance. The characters grow within the fantasy framework and show that very dissimilar
beings may not be so different down deep. This is a very worthwhile read and ends much
differently that you might expect.
— Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews
