The word on the cyber-street about The Crepuscular Crusaders:
"A quick, fun read, The Crepuscular Crusaders is an engaging, imaginative suspense thriller. In skillful fashion, author Jacob Cummer combines a well-balanced mix of action, mystery, and drama to forge a surprisingly riveting tale of page-turning horror. In addition, Cummer expounds on the pertinent theme of learning to overcome lingering fears as he tracks Graham's transformative journey from shy, reserved soul to brave, conquering hero - all the while highlighting the critical role that increased confidence plays in boosting our overall self-esteem.
Ostensibly geared towards younger readers, The Crepuscular Crusaders is an enjoyable, rewarding tale sure to satisfy fans of thoughtful, well-crafted literature - regardless of age."
-Rhonda Carver, Apex Reviews
"The story is fantasy, but the characters are believable, reminding us of ourselves or of people we have known. Young Graham Hintle, wounded by family conflict, would rather go unnoticed, yet he gains self confidence and emerges as one who is able face his fears and deal with horror. Then there is Anna, who lives close to the beast but "follows rules" and is comfortable living in avoidance; Max and Tim who face their own fears and show Graham the value of friendship; and Clarence and Stick, two town characters, avoided by others, who draw the boys into a situation that ultimately saves the town.
This is a story of courage, sacrifice, and redemption. It was written for young readers, yet it will hold the interest of anyone who likes an adventure tale."
-Betty Taylor, Amazon.com
"Crepuscular Crusaders by Jacob Cummer fulfills all the criteria for a winning horror story. It's creepy, mysterious, fast-paced and keeps the reader guessing about what will happen right to the end."
-"Concerned Consumer", Amazon.com
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...and about Catching Crazy:
"Charming, delightful, and touching!"
-"Iowa Reader", Amazon.com
"A perfect read for kids up to grandparents."
-Midwest Critic Sandra, Amazon.com
"By reading Catching Crazy, you will gain great insight into the mind of a child struggling to deal with life, trying to fulfill his hopes, dreams and desires, and living with the consequences of his choices. The author, Jacob Cummer, knows the minds of children and adults and has written a story that inspires both to better understand the other."
-"Concerned Consumer", Amazon.com
"This story is for anyone who has ever experienced middle school and all its confusing feelings. It is for people who like baseball so much they name their kids after their favorite players. It is for moms and dads and kids who have weathered a divorce and learn to move their family to a new normal. Take an afternoon and read this little gem. You will be glad you did."
-"EduKate", Amazon.com
"A touching and wonderful way to convey to any child who is trying to grow up 'normal' that it really is ‘ok’ to be just a little crazy..."
-onyx95, Library Thing
"...an emotional read that made me cry. I told my mother about the book, read her some excerpts and cried again."
-The Musings of a Book Addict, www.themusingsofabookaddict.com
"The life lessons here are wrapped in a sweet and sasssy narrative, easy to read, and boy, does it bring back some memories of middle school. OY!"
-lyssajo, Library Thing
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