"It reminded me of Stephen Leacock's writing." - LibrarianBJ (Amazon Review) * * * * "If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!" - K. Burger (Amazon Review) * * * * * |
"The Lazy Postman is filled with quirky yet lovable characters who will make you laugh out loud one moment and tear up the next... thoroughly enjoyable!" - BeanC (Amazon Review) * * * * "Incredibly well-written... Vikse weaves such an entertaining and clever mystery around these very interesting neighbours." - FB (Amazon Review) * * * * * "Entertaining and hard to put down... Highly recommend it!" - Patrick Heath (Amazon Review) * * * * * "What is also special about this novel, is that underneath its light-heartedness and humour, lay a number of truths about human existence." - Holly (Amazon Review) * * * * "Funny, exciting and heartwarming. I couldn't put it down." - Devin' Kevin (Amazon Review) * * * * * "...this is truly one of the best debut novels I've ever read. I want to live in Stony Creek Estates because I would have the coolest neighbors in the world! I look forward to reading more awesome stories by J.R., so in closing.... Thank you Mr. Vikse for taking me on one heck of a crazy wild ride:)" - Jamie (Goodreads Review) * * * * * |
"I thought this book was amazing." - Keaton, Age 11 "Really enjoyed these books!!! Super hard to put down!" - Amazon Customer (Amazon.ca Review) * * * * * |
"If you enjoy young adult fantasy, you will LOVE this story... a wonderfully entertaining read, and creates a new and exciting fantasy world for us all to escape into." - Mrs. Gamgee (Blogger) "Intrigue, action, humor, and creatures are all here, making a very enjoyable read. Fast paced and entertaining, this will be a hard book to put down." - Proguy (Amazon Review) * * * * * "As the story unfurled, I was quickly drawn into the fascinating fantasy world that the author has created... Add to this dramatic plot twists, grippingly written battle scenes and characters you can't help but grow fond of (or detest - but I don't want to give away any spoilers) and you have a fantasy tale that will keep you glued to the pages." - Hadriana (Amazon Review) * * * * * "Vikse blends the fantasy adventure genre with his own unique style of humor; a combination that compels you to turn the page and then rewards with you with plot twists and witty banter... If you enjoy good writing, I recommend that you take a trip to Tranthaea!!" - CdnReader (Amazon.ca Review) * * * * "I really really liked the world building. I wanted to learn more about the unique peoples of Tranthaea. I wanted to learn more about their cultures and customs. It's so different from other fantasy... I want to read more about this world." - A.Simmons (Amazon Review) * * * * |
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"Running to Ground is an entertaining read and moves along at a brisk pace... A great read for youth and adults alike who enjoy a good story with some surprises, twists, humour and suspense. I highly recommend this as an entertaining and enjoyable read. Settle into your favourite chair and have an out of this world adventure." - ProGuy (Amazon.ca Review) * * * * * "A wonderful sequel to the first Keeper Chronicles book... Full of unexpected turns in the plot, the author keeps you guessing as he tells the story through the eyes of different characters. I would highly recommend for readers who enjoy Narnia or The Hobbit. Completely appropriate for middle school to high school age kids but still engaging enough for adults." - RDaug (Amazon Review) |
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"The third installment for The Keeper Chronicles does not disappoint. Continuing the saga of the land of Tranthaea, Reaping the Whirlwind, is just as exciting as the first two books. More new characters, threats, battles and surprises await." - RDaug (Amazon Review) * * * * * |
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"More great adventures from the land of Tranthaea. These exciting tales give glimpses into the history of this fantastical world. Discover more about characters from the trilogy as well as meeting new players. Intriguing stories that keep me wanting more Tranthaean Adventures. If you've read the trilogy, these are a must read." - RDaug (Amazon Review) * * * * * |
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"Beautifully written. A great read." - Sarah Heyman (Amazon Review) * * * * * "The History Collector takes us back to the beginning... or does it? This prequel does not disappoint as it reveals the origins on the world we entered in the Keeper Chronicles. Questions are answered, but more questions raised as the mystery of Tranthaea continues to be revealed. New, well developed characters and an ever expanding history keep me coming back for more. Adventure, intrigue, and a little romance make for an engaging and page-turning story. After reading this one I re-read the Trilogy and the Legends so I could connect the entire story so far. But there is still so much story left to be told! Hoping for more in this series." RDaug (Amazon Review) * * * * * |
"A great collection of short reads... Ghosts, cowboys, poetry...It's all there." - ProGuy (Amazon.ca Review) * * * * |
"Loved this collection of short stories! There is something in here for everyone... a range of light and dark themes, a wide variety of genres. You will laugh, you will be surprised, and you will think... all important things for a book to accomplish. Highly recommended!" - Mrs. G (Amazon Review) * * * * * "Intriguing and diverse... I have re-read many of them and they still captivate and provoke the imagination... A definite recommended read." - RDaug (Amazon Review) * * * * * "A fun read. Full of surprises. Not your typical happy ending fiction. Loved it!" - Pam Toth (Amazon.ca Review) * * * * * "Great book! My favorites stories were Worth, Murphy's Outlaw, Wallpaper, and Peer Review, but, I don't think there was a single one I actually disliked. Overall, a thought provoking, funny, beautiful, and sometimes dark book. Well worth reading, and I'm glad I did." - Elizabeth Sullivan (Goodreads Review) * * * * * |
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"Highly entertaining thriller/mystery with quirky, interesting characters and numerous plot twists... This book will make you want to go to the drive-in. I will be reading more from this talented author." - Bouqui Stautmeister (Amazon Review) * * * * * "My favorite mystery writer was Agatha Christie and I must say that [J.R. Vikse] came a close second. Naturally I'm always more intrigued if I can't figure out who dunnit. The Munsen Street Drive-In Theatre (& Tie Factory) certainly delivered. This book delighted in several areas." - Boots (Amazon.ca Review) * * * * "Another fun mystery from J. R. Vikse. Similar in tone to The Lazy Postman, The Munsen Street Drive-in Theatre (and Tie Factory) takes the reader on a light-hearted journey of wrong assumptions, strange characters, and curious happenings. An easy read that isn't fluff. Great characters and a interesting story line, that kept me guessing." - RDaug (Amazon Review) * * * * * |
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"Good comedy, everyone can relate his life experience to it, lots of laughs" - Beat (Ticketcorner.ch Review) * * * * * "As always, the play presented by the Zurich comedy club was very enjoyable... Highly recommended!" - SwissMiss (Ticketcorner.ch Review) * * * * "A great evening... a huge pleasure..." - tizi (Ticketcorner.ch Review, translated from Swiss German) * * * * "Witty. Fun. Light. Yet subtly profound. Would certainly be a fun show to see on stage." - Rebekah (Goodreads Review) * * * * |
