“His deftly penned descriptions evoked sharp visuals, which were often outrageously comical, although a few gave my delicate intestines a queasy churn. This deviously clever scribe cast his tale with an unending group of peculiar characters who were each perceptively drawn with their own quirky traits and unique histories, while also realistically delineated with recognizable and mind-tickling human foibles which often led to humorous encounters, and delightfully amusing observations and inner musings. I had four pages of favorite quotes and notes highlighted and have gleefully added his name to my list of talents to watch and hope I am paying attention when his next missive is given wings.”

booksandbindings.com

“The characterisation is wonderful.  Porter feels like a cross between Bertie Wooster and Sir Peter Wimsey initially, but soon develops his own idiosyncratic personality and becomes a great main character.  He shares that billing though, because it doesn’t take long for what I initially classed as ‘side character’ – The Gliss, Feng, Namita and Karin – to find their slots alongside Porter, with just as much interest and empathy generated by their exploits.

Dead and Talking is absolutely top notch paranormal mystery fiction, with plenty of depth and humour and a fascinating cast.  Definitely one for my personal favourite pile, and I will be eagerly awaiting the next in what I hope will be a long-running series! “

bookshineandreadbows.com

“Dead & Talking is a tricky book to categorise. Part ghost story, part thriller, part historical fiction, and part dark comedy, this really is a book that will appeal to everyone.

Although the book does tackle the dark subjects of depression, suicide and the horrors of World War One, and does so sensitively, it also does so with a wonderful dry humour throughout. My heart broke for Max and Harry as their war story was slowly revealed to Porter and his friends, but the very next page I found I was chuckling to myself at Porter’s relationship with The Gliss (the “The” being very important!).

I sat down the other night thinking, “I’ll just finish off that book before I go to bed,” and then being really disappointed when I remembered that I had finished it the previous evening. I am really looking forward to the next Porter and The Gliss adventure.”

Mai’s Musings