"Fans of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy will certainly enjoy this novel. In fact, readers who like gothic literature, science fiction, fantasy, and history will all relish this book... I cannot wait for the sequel...It was absolutely the best, most delicious thing I have read in some time." - Resource Links
**Selected for Resource Links magazine's 2007 Year's Best list. * *
"The general teen reader will be interested by this story, for it illustrates the past with a steady hand, and carves intrigue well...anyone past double-digits can read this and enjoy it." - ReaderViewskids.com
"Sporeville is an exciting, well written, fast paced story which captures the atmosphere of the times." -Historical Novels Review
"A fun read!" - Teens Read Too
"Anyone who loves science fiction, mystery, or history will enjoy this read, which is a great novel on its own as well as a terrific start to the Wellborn Conspiracy series." -What If? Magazine
"Sporeville has all the elements and feel of a gothic horror novel...Marlowe demonstrates throughout the novel his excellent command of language, extensive vocabulary and clever wit...it will appeal to strong readers with a passion for gothic literature, traditional horror or simply bizarre tales." Recommended.
- Marina Cohen, CM Magazine