“Does interesting things with a love triangle, were-animals and CSIS. (!)” –Christian Sauvé

“Draws on North American Indian myths, particularly the idea of shapeshifters… Smith once more creates a credible and sympathetic protagonist, Gwyn Blaidd, returns to his old stomping ground to help out some fellow shapeshifters who have become embroiled in a conflict with a large logging concern.” –The Fix

“An adventurous tale that’s propelled by character drama … If this was a Hollywood movie, this would be your blockbuster film, complete with adrenaline-pumping action, expensive special effects, and even a sex scene or two to lure in a mainstream audience.” –Bibliophile Stalker

“An the author’s ability to place the possible and impossible side by side to excellent effect in an action packed story.” –Hellnotes

“Works on both intimate and epic levels (including a great, high adrenaline battle between armed humans, shape-shifters and forest animals). … Smith’s Heroka are expertly realized and an interesting take on the shape-shifter mythos, and each individual character within the story is just as carefully and finely crafted. Relationships are complex…[Read more]