‘Grips like a vice – a writer to watch out for’
– Adrian Magson — author of the Harry Tate spy thrillers
'Terrific. Brilliantly plotted original story, grippingly told and cleverly combining the historical with the futuristic. It’s a real edge-of-the seat read, genuinely hard to put down.'
– Sue Cook — writer and broadcaster
'I loved it! Intriguing, unusual and thought-provoking. Karen develops from a girl anyone of us could know into one of the toughest heroines I’ve read for a while. Roma Nova was a world I really wanted to visit—and not just to meet Conrad—vivid and compelling. A pacey, suspenseful thriller with a truly dreadful villain, I can’t recommend Inceptio enough.'
– Kate Johnson — author of The UnTied Kingdom
'Tense, fast-paced and deliciously inventive, Alison Morton’s INCEPTIO soon had me turning the pages. Very Dashiell Hammett.'
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Victoria Lamb — author of The Queen’s Secret
'21st Century Rome. Who'd have thought it? It's because I love to ponder alternative historical conundrums that I was drawn to Ms Morton's debut novel. You will find yourself drawn quickly into Karen's fast-paced change of fortune and Ms Morton's alternative Roman world. With cleverly drawn characters and breath-holding suspense you will soon be turning the final page and wishing there were more. Can't wait to read what happens next to Karen in PERFIDITAS.'
– Jean Fullerton — Historical novelist
'… a well written and decidedly competent alternate history novel which draws you in from the very beginning and which offers an intriguing look at Roma Nova, a world which has been ruled by women for the past sixteen centuries, and whose secret anonymity comes alive on the page. [Inceptio] is ideal escapism, with the ingredients of history, mystery and romance expertly combined to form a well balanced and perfectly presented start to a promising series.'
– Jo Barton — Jaffareadstoo
'I really liked Morton’s writing. It is not only quite different from what I’ve come across so far, as it also shows that everything she puts on paper turns out to be important somehow. I also very much enjoyed the true balance between dialogue and narrative, especially because, as a reader, I felt all the good, the bad and the utterly scary things going on in Karen’s life and, to me, that’s one of the most imperative components in a book.'
– Patricia—Pedacinho Literário, Portugal
'Morton had plenty of moments where after reading certain things, I had to stop, collaborate and listen because it was a "say whaaaa just happened??” type moment. Always a sign of a good writer who keeps the audience captivated. Plus Renschman is a psycho villain (like BRO CHILL OUT). I mean cray to the third power. But a good villain only makes the heroine that much better. While this is only Morton’s first published book, she’s a natural storyteller and this fast-paced, suspense novel is the perfect example of that talent. It gets you hooked and rooting for Karen as she searches to find herself, her purpose and love!'
– Jaimie — Books and Beverages
'Can I live in Roma Nova please? What a wonderful read. As an amateur Ancient Rome enthusiast and fan of strong female characters, it took very little persuading to get me to open this book, but it was the character development of the protagonist and descriptions of the idyllic Roma Nova that completely hooked me. At first, I had some concerns that we were treading familiar ground with popular fiction of late with the set-up - a young person, with no family, is approached by a mysterious and attractive stranger and offered a new, and almost fantastical life - but fear not gentle readers, our heroine soon steps out from under the shadow of that premise and challenges what we (and she) thinks that she is capable of. I can't wait to see where this series goes next, and if a real Roma Nova ever emerges, sign me up.'
Siân Fever — Amazon UK
