Mark Jenkins

"A truly fantastical tale of what if…. As a lover of sea creatures, especially cetaceans, this book was a must read. What I would do to be able to swim with Shin and communicate with his friends. If you love the ocean, this book is a must read!"

"I was totally captivated by this novel. It went from despondent, to bravery, loyalty, compassion, unity, family, and protection. What would happen if an Orca whale saved you from a suicide attempt? What would happen if their song became words? How would that change your life? Shin now has an affinity to the Ravenfin pod. His life has completely changed and he is willing to take drastic actions to save whales . Shin now has a family. The author takes us into the world of Orcas and how they communicate, what their hierarchy looks like, how their pods operate, and so much more. Absolutely fascinating! Whales communicating with other whales! The absolute drive to protect their own including their adopted Shin. This is a well written novel that was a joy to read."

"I feel as though this may be a distant reflection of Mark Jenkins (the author’s life) or his greatest memories and regrets he encountered as a young man, both endearing and substitute.

Mark Jenkins’ chapters are short and succinct, but they never lack authority or engagement. If you want to be part of a true adventure read Verglas! For most hearts are forever searching for a new peak."

“An extraordinary, brilliant book that held me captivated to the last page. I read a lot of books, most I will rate, some I’ll review, but very, very few scream to be reviewed, and pull at my soul to do so. Saving Schrödinger’s Cat is one of those very, very few books that have created that reaction in me. It is quite simply an extraordinary, brilliant book that demands to be read... The twisting, interconnecting plot lines with all the characters in play is fabulous, and held me captivated from beginning to end. Saving Schrödinger’s Cat is a read I cannot recommend high enough. Just read it and marvel at the genius that is Mr Jenkins.”

“Protectors” has the feel of being written by someone who cares deeply about the natural world and who knows the wilds of the Pacific Northwest in particular. It also happens to be a thrilling adventure with one foot in Japanese history (both recent and ancient). Jenkins knocks this one out of the park.

“This was great fun, a wonderful premise. I loved the time travel concept and have recommended to people.”

"From Puget Sound to Hokkaido and the Sea of Okhotsk, Shin goes on a heroic mission to save the whales. His story is interspersed with the tales of the Ravenfin and their efforts to survive.

It’s not sappy or preachy. Parts fantasy, adventure, and educational, it’s just a wonderful story of good versus evil and respect for life. It’s written so beautifully that you feel you are actually swimming with Shin of the Ravenfin."

“Fast paced. I read this book much faster than I thought I would. Great short stories that grab your interest and don’t let go. A little bit of science fiction and a little of fast mystery and action. I highly recommend this book to all.”

"...Any avid Sci-Fi Readers who live for time travel and intrigue will fall for this upbeat page turner that teleports you straight back to 1920’s England... This is a glimpse at some very innovative and thought-provoking, alternative historical fiction. Lovers of adventure will be quite captivated. Schrodinger’s Cat is a story that tangles together espionage, science, the human experience and personal discovery into one epic work of historical fiction.”

"I couldn't put the book down, a real page turner with a good dose of humour, suspense and emotional moments.

If you love animals and especially marine mammals, you must read this book! You are in for a real treat. I loved the book so much that I purchased a hard copy after reading the online version."

"4 enjoyable stories, that are well written. My favorite would be the “Heavywater”.

“In the distant future, humanity lives underground because the surface has been devastated by a series of nuclear wars. A man, suffering from a rare disease that makes him dream of nature, is sent into the past, to Victorian London, to try to stop Rutherford from completing his experiments on the atom, experiments that have opened the door to the use of nuclear energy in warfare. The assumption is that, by delaying these discoveries for a few years, they would be delivered to a more mature and responsible humanity, thus producing a virtuous butterfly effect that would prevent the tragedies of the future.

There is nothing more I can say about the plot, which I found very entertaining, otherwise I would risk spoiling it...”

"The book is beautifully written and is both emotionally charged, adrenaline fuelled and exhilarating. The action plays out in technicolour glory and you can 'see' it perfectly, it's so well done, it's like having Netflix in your head! There is an old Ainu legend that there will come one who can speak to the orcas, and this book is a wonderful embodiment of the fulfilment of that legend - highly recommended. I'll be looking out for more from this author."