SOME PRESS OPINIONS
"This is told in Mr. Hocking's usual bright and sprightly manner. When over a million copies of a man's books have been sold, all his readers want to know is if the book under review presents the characteristics of the author, and is worthy of his reputation; both of which questions can be answered in the affirmative."—Queen.
"The novel is remarkable, because of its intensely human interest, of the intricacy of the plot, and of the freshness and vigour with which it is developed. The tale is wound up in the happiest possible manner. Mr. Hocking has produced a finished piece of literary workmanship—a novel that will be widely read and enjoyed."—Scotsman.
"In 'The Flaming Sword' he is at his best, and the book will gratify his multitudinous admirers."—Sheffield Daily Telegraph.
"An admirable story—supremely interesting. The whole story is brimful of surprises and complications, woven together with great ingenuity. The plot is wonderfully good, and grips the reader from start to finish."—Aberdeen Free Press.
"It will be strange indeed if 'The Flaming Sword' does not become one of the most popular products of Mr. Silas Hocking's pen."—Christian Commonwealth.
"It immediately lays hold of one, and the grip is maintained throughout."—Dundee Advertiser.
"An exciting and intensely interesting story."—Canadian Bookseller.
"A novel which is sure to have multitudes of readers and to be enthusiastically received."—Free Methodist.
"A volume that will keep up the reputation of the author, since it is written in his best vein."—Irish Times.
"Mr. S. K. Hocking has a big circle of admirers, which is likely to be considerably widened by his latest novel, 'The Flaming Sword.' The story grips one from the opening."—Lloyd's News.
PIONEERS.
SOME PRESS OPINIONS
"Mr. Hocking has written many admirable stories, but none, one may venture to say, so effective as this. He has presented his characters with convincing fidelity to human nature.... The reader will follow their careers with interest, and in especial that of the heroine, who is a pronounced and most attractive individuality. In a word, the novel is a notable success."—Scotsman.
"Mr. Hocking has seldom drawn two more notable and more lovable characters. The novel teems with stirring adventure and has the prettiest love story, with the happiest of endings."—Evening News.
"Is a story of sustained power—power controlled by a practised hand which quickly grips the interest of the reader and holds it undiminished to the end."—Birmingham Post.
"Conceived and executed in the author's most vigorous style, we are carried breathlessly forward from the first page to the last; almost every chapter contains some hair-breadth 'scape. It is all very exciting and picturesque."—Westminster Gazette.
"It is a skilful and well-knit story, full of exciting episodes. It arouses human sympathy, and sustains a good level of interest. It is probably one of the best of Mr. Silas Hocking's recent books."—Sheffield Independent.
"Mr. Hocking's latest novel is intensely interesting and exciting. The scene is laid in Russia, and the plot embraces the struggles and adventures of two soldiers who have deserted from the Russian army. They are arrested and taken to Siberia, and their privations and struggles for freedom are depicted with a master hand. The character of the heroine is one which will draw the sympathy of all, and the story one which should appeal to a large circle of readers."—Canadian Bookseller.
"There is a vivid realism in the story. The exciting adventures of the heroine, etc., form a chapter of incidents which keep the reader chained to the book till the last page is turned. The story is one of the best, if not the best that Mr. Hocking has written."—Daily News.