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
