“Lazarus weaves a richly detailed tapestry with characters both human and magical, from the comic relief of Rokímba to the impulsive innocence of the hero, Lorgi. The depth of character development and vivid descriptions really draws you into this story, set in an alternate world. We highly recommend this colorful, intricate, fascinating tale.”

        — Kathleen & Blaine Laumbach, Lancaster CA

 “What a delightful and spellbinding read! As Chasing Fate follows the journeys of Lorgi, it intertwines great values, while introducing fresh characters into its ever-changing plot. It does not rely on the black magic of many other fantasy books. The descriptions make you feel like you are actually there. I can’t wait for the 2nd book.”

        — Jenny Hunter, Acton, CA

“I thoroughly enjoyed Chasing Fate. It was extremely interesting yet easy to follow. All of the characters captured my attention, and were fun and unique. I found this book very difficult to put down. I absolutely cannot wait for another one to come out, and would highly recommend it to anyone, whether you enjoy fantasy or not. The bits of languages created for this book greatly added to the story.”

        — Ally Rossmango, Lancaster, CA

“Writing style is easy to follow, yet rich in detail. Descriptions were excellent for imagery without being overwhelming, unlike many books of similar genre. I was really impressed by how easily I could imagine each scene. I loved the diversity of characters. They all seemed so realistic and I found it natural to sympathize with them. I loved the complexity of the different story lines, and getting multiple perspectives on related situations.”

        — Jessica Anderson, Berkeley, CA

“Read it twice. Not a story you read in short bits, because you want to know what happens next. The chapter turns between Lorgi and Serukeeba really propelled the story. I loved the moral themes of friendship, love, and ‘yes you can’ or Lorgi’s faith in his ability to help others, and turning bad guys into good ones. The descriptions are short but vivid; you could feel the wind, heat, cold, damp, etc. Especially liked that it was high fantasy, without any strings to our world.

        — Linda Coyle, Van Nuys, CA

“A fascinating array of fantastic characters and creatures. There are some real heroes and even redemption for one man. Great battle scenes, wonderfully detailed. A sense of a long past behind this story, and a vast geography. I can’t wait for the next book.”

        — Ralph Williams, Granada Hills, CA

 “Lazarus’s vivid imagery immerses the reader into an enchanting world. Lazarus uses beloved archetypal themes such as loyalty, adventure, romance, and violence, but expresses them in a unique and very intriguing story. Chasing Fate is a great read not only for fans of the genre, but for anyone with an appreciation for creativity.”

– Tiny Dancer

“I was hooked by the end of the first chapter. Chasing Fate is a good yarn with exciting battle scenes and compelling characters. It is a very complete fantasy world. I really could not stop reading until I finished it. I hope there will be a sequel because I want to find out what Lorgi does when he is a grown snowdragon. I totally recommend it to lovers of fantasy fiction.”

– Barbara M. Trevino

“For fantasy lovers or anyone who wants a good read, I highly recommend Gordon Lazarus’ new novel. His well thought out story line is captivating and easy to follow. His characters come alive on the pages. Their adventures are exciting and the setting is fascinating. I must say that while this is a story of a young dragon, it is not for youngsters, but teens and adults will enjoy it immensely. By the end of the book, I was already looking forward to a sequel.”

– AllAroundGal50