Journeys in the Dead Season, Reviews

Rachel Hore (Guardian, 22nd October 2005)
"...Past and present blend in a complex and disturbing narrative. A Richard and Judy How to Get Published finalist, Journeys, with its echoes of Ishiguro, is a debut of real literary merit."

Judith Flanders (Sunday Telegraph, 16th October 2005)
"...Spencer Jordan was a finalist in the How to Get Published competition run by Richard and Judy on Channel 4, and Journeys in the Dead Season is the result. It is easy to see why it came through: Jordan has the ability to set up scenes quickly and efficiently; he has chosen two unusual strands to weave together; and he is excellent at finding and maintaining his characters' very distinctive voices.... the contemporary scenes are excellent, with both John and his friend Jim hideously believable... These moments are a delight..."

(c) Spencer Jordan                Last updated 4th July 2008