Review Detail

Reader reviewed by Matthew Peterson

"Its always a pleasure to find a new writer who is comfortable in that marvelous borderland between fantasy and science fiction. Even more of a pleasure to find one with flair and humour and a truly original imagination.

"What do you get when the effect that produces parallel worlds also creates the phenomenon that we loosely call magic power? You get a lot of really weird beings with slightly faulty technology bursting into the lives of&well&some really weird people. You also get murderous villains, mighty warriors, goddess-like women, impossible problems and some of the wildest chases since the Keystone Kops. More fun than a barrel of computer games.

"Read it. Trust me, youll have a terrific time on that borderland. Especially in the company of Matthew Peterson."

Douglas Hill (bestselling science fiction / fantasy author of nearly 70 books)


"The exciting action of Star Wars with the humor of Napoleon Dynamite. I think Paraworld Zero has strong potential to be popular among readers."

Diana Pharaoh Francis (author of the Path and Crosspointe series)


"Flame throwing pigeons and demonic dumpsters. Funny and imaginative."
Maria V. Snyder (award-winning author of Poison Study, Magic Study, and Fire Study)


"Paraworld Zero doesnt just take you to a parallel universe of strange beings and galactic battles where everything is ruled by magic; it takes you through a parallel journey of the heart. Matthew Peterson weaves a wonderful heartfelt story that any coming-of-age adolescent can relate. As Simon, Tonya, Thornapple and Har struggle with their own preconceived ideas and prejudices, they learn to trust, love and appreciate one another."
T.L. Gray (author of the Necromancer series)


"This is like Harry Potter meets Star Wars! I couldn't put the book downI had to stay home from work to finish it!"
Cory Farley (Lawyer - Phoenix, AZ)

"I was very impressed! I read it in a couple of days. Let's just say my house was a wreck when my husband got home! I really liked it and found it an enjoyable read."
Tanya Thomas (Kansas City, Kansas)

"I've read lots of books, and this one is my favorite!"
Hayden Oliver (9 year old boy)

"OK, where's the next one? Tell me you have more. I read this in 2 days!"
Wendy Knight (Accountant)

"It's a good, engaging story--effective pacing, strong characters, humorous scenes, great action sequences, and believable relationships. I'm enjoying it."
Susan M. Grossman (Editor in Seattle, WA)

"It's an exciting book. Great plot and storyline. I wanted to keep reading."
Julie Mills (Homemaker)

"It was very good and well-written. I think you have some good imagination and talent!"
Gerald Call (UCLA Professor - Los Angeles, CA)

"From the beginning of the entire story, I was thoroughly hooked and entranced."
Dionne Washington (College Student in Arcata, California)

"You have an interesting premise and some very good writing skills."
Jeff Stewart (Military - Killeen, TX)


Note: All of these blurbs have been reprinted here with the author's permission.