Thunder Rise

Here's what some of the critics said:

"A modern-day journey into a darkened world where the souls of children are the stakes."
-- Library Journal.

"Wonderfully written."
-- The Horror Show.

"Well-paced and effective."
-- Publishers Weekly.

"A promising debut."
-- Tulsa Oklahoma World.

"Uninspired."
-- Kirkus Reviews.

And here's what I would add:

Hey, you can't win 'em all.

Kirkus aside, Thunder Rise was great fun. I still think it would have made for a cool movie, and maybe someday it will.