“A wonderful journey away from the real world . . . A fine start to this intriguing series.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
“Readers of inspirational fantasy will enjoy [Bunn’s] foray into a new genre.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A superbly crafted fantasy adventure novel that engages the reader’s total and rewarded attention from beginning to end. Very highly recommended.”
—Midwest Book Review
“A thrilling new journey in the realm of fantasy and science fiction. Filled with action, romance, and subtle humor, this is the beginning of a promising new series.”
—LifeIsStory.com, 5 stars
“Locke is a master wordsmith, weaving lyrical prose, fully fleshed characters, and a consuming plot into a tale that is beautiful and epic.”
—BuddyHollywood.com
“Moves like a contemporary thriller but harkens back to the enduring genre of classic fantasy.”
—FamilyFiction.com
“Thomas Locke transported me into this wonderful, dangerous world . . . An amazing fantasy novel.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Trial Run is wonderfully told: a swift, engaging story that shows a large understanding of the human condition, our essential frailty, our drivenness, our need for connection. As three stories collide, Locke brings into play some key questions that face each of us as human beings: Do we know what is really going on? If we don’t, can it destroy us? This is artful writing, full of suspense.”
—Jay Parini, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Station
“Readers will love this storyline . . . A true psychological thriller that cannot be put down . . . An awesome jaunt into a world that may be closer than we think.”
—Suspense Magazine
“A thrilling cocktail of science, technology, and danger elegantly served at breakneck speed. Intoxicating and seriously addictive as only Thomas Locke can deliver.”
—Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Forbidden
“High tech mixed with intelligence gathering, combined with a fast-paced story and evocative writing. Trial Run grabs readers from the first page. Locke weaves words to create masterfully evocative descriptions, scenes, and characters. The science is presented in a Crichton-esque manner, compelling readers to believe that not only can it be true for some future date, but it is probably being used in some secret laboratory right now. Trial Run will make a great last-of-summer read. Once you start, you won’t want to put it down.”
—BuddyHollywood.com
“Thomas Locke masterfully keeps the suspense level taut throughout the book. It is a rare author who can create such dramatic tension in a storyline that contains areas of technical discussion, like quantum computing, while still maintaining a character-driven plot. A fast-paced, constantly unfolding mystery with well-developed characters, Trial Run promises to begin a strong new series that manages to transcend the bounds of science fiction writing.”
—The Manhattan Book Review