REVIEWS FOR THE URBAN HUNTERS SERIES:
* HUMOUR
The funniest books I have ever read in my entire life! Andrew, age 10, UK
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - ... a terrific sense of humour. W.D LaRue
SINGAPORE REVIEW OF BOOKS - Filled with hilarious scenes that will make you laugh so hard, there'll be tears in your eyes. Jarrel Benedict Cacdac
Some of the humour has a real grittiness about it. Richard Bunning, USA
I was grossed out one minute, laughing out loud the next ... Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
* WRITING SKILLS
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - I would read ANYTHING this man wrote. W.D LaRue
Mad writing skills you’ve got. Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
SINGAPORE REVIEW OF BOOKS - It's a piece of literary genius. Suffice it to say, it's BRILLIANT! Jarrel Benedict Cacdac
You are just so darned talented at putting pen to paper. Peter Koevari, USA
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - I love these books, I truly do, and believe they are books that you will read over and over because as time passes and one gains a different set of experiences, so to will the books mean something different to you. Yes, they are that kind of read...
I may have said this already in another review, but, seriously..I would read ANYTHING this man wrote. W.D LaRue
SINGAPORE REVIEW OF BOOKS - Urban Hunters is a wonderful, if not one of the best, young adult books in our generation. Jarrel Benedict Cacdac
Oh--my--word, Gary. This is ABSOLUTELY brilliant. Dorothy Dekok, South Africa
The read is so alive that I actually felt as though I was watching film, not reading. Richard Bunning, USA
You described it so visually that I could literally taste it. Peter Koevari, USA
I had tears rolling down my cheeks I was laughing so hard. Andrew, age 10, UK
Hysterically funny. Donna R. Wood
* ORIGINALITY
I’ve never read anything like it. Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
Never in my reading years. Heather Bolstler, Australia
SINGAPORE REVIEW OF BOOKS - This is definitely a one-of-a-kind book worthy of recognition and literary appreciation. Kudos to Gary Taaffe! Jarrel Benedict Cacdac
What an original concept for a book! Robert David MacNeil, USA
Gary's imagination is awesome. Ann Cook, UK
* CHARACTERISATION
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - Funny how a well written story can make you feel intensely about it's characters. W.D LaRue
I can't get enough of these characters and their adventures. Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
So many good characters. Ann Cook, UK
NEW YORK BOOK REVIEW - This is a deeply felt, even loving story. Even as Mr Taaffe is telling it in much of it's grim detail, you feel he has his arms around Amber and is trying to help her through, as are we. Bravo, Sir! A splendid addition to your tale. (Book 8, Final Straw) W.D LaRue
Amber is an exceptional character and I have loved reading about her. Ann Cook, UK
Billy is a joy to read about and so easy to like. Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
Way to go girl power for Amber! Jessica B, Books A True Story, USA
I love Amber’s spirit. I like the way she isn’t too girly girl. She’s a bit of a tomboy. Karin, Australia
