“A highly successful first novel … It is a quest for self discovery and redemption written by someone who has a deep understanding of what stirs the spirit … This important book honours both the river and its people.”
Christodoulos Moisa, The River City Press
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“Best read slowly so that you can savour the rich descriptions, poignant inner dialogue, and extensive cultural background that is so skilfully woven throughout.”
Tracy Krauss, author of Wind Over Marshdale
“This book races along. Amazing characters, whacky as hell, brilliantly structured and hugely entertaining.”
James Russell, author of The Dragon Brothers Trilogy
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“A true character driven novel. I enjoyed this book more than I’ve enjoyed a novel in a long, long time … How anyone could dream up such characters escapes me. Between them they allow their creator, the author, to weave a story so original, I defy anyone to find one remotely like it. Highly recommended.”
“If George Orwell wrote a Hardy Boys story . . . it would be The Chain.”
Nix Whittaker, author of the Glyph Warrior series
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“A delightful story that will cause you to question the trajectory for which social media and its tools are sending us. My advice is to read it, savor it, and pay attention to the resounding message. Definitely a novel destined for a place amongst my favorite books.”
Cynthia MacLean, author of Tipping Point
“Millen is a fine story-teller.”
William Taylor, author of Possum Perkins & Agnes the Sheep
Hi (again) Antony
Great read Te Kauhanga! So amazing how you weave actual history (Cook, etc) and tikanga Maori into the book. Sure sounds like a town I know!! And Rangaroa comes to mind!! Will have to catch up when I am next in town!! Dale tells me you are hard onto another ….. Can’t wait!!
Regards
Ray
Hi Ray. Thanks for this comment. Yes, anyone who knows Taumarunui should feel at home in Te Kauhanga. Yes, look me up when you’re in town. It’ll be good to meet you.
Brilliant, Antony. As a Taumarunui boy, what a surprise! I found it hard to put down. I look forward to your next works
Great to hear from you again Ray.
Hi Antony. Just finished your book. Really enjoyed it, I cried at the end. Congratulations to you on such a good job and well done to Mary, Katie and Sam for being there throughout – I’m sure it fills your life and thoughts when you’re writing!
Thank you for sharing this on here Julia. Mary says, “You don’t know the half of it!” 🙂
Hi Antony. I keep popping up :)) I am so proud of you.
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Hi Anthony, Just saw your email…fellow author ! ….could not send a reply…hope this works, neighbour, and 1993alumnus. Am still in ant. …congratulations and keep up the good work. Hope you’ll get to read my Book…”Rabiznaz the Red Colobus Monkey and the Crystal Orb of Light in Zanzibar.” ………..Lovely hearing from you. All the best in future publishings.
Yvette Muise
Hi Antony: Congratulations from Nova Scotia.
Walter Duggan
Wow – thanks very much Walter. Great to hear from you.
Good job Anthony,
I look forward to reading your book. Your parents are very secretive. I spoke to your mom in the bank this week. She didn’t say a thing. Congratulations. Earle Cameron
Congratulations Antony. I am sure your grandma Millen is “busting her buttons”. All the best with future books. Diane Hayman, Westville
Thanks Diane – I hear she’s been reading it – but haven’t got her rating yet!
Haha – sounds like them (us) – thanks neighbour.