"Rather than an action adventure, this is a quiet story of a boy who learns to accept himself and of a man who learns to value the steadfast loyalty of a dog." A review of The Tower At The End Of The World (2001) for Kirkus Reviews read that, "In comparison to the original [books by John Bellairs], this addition to the series [...] falls short." and "For fans of Bellairs hungry for another dose of his spellbinding mystery, this will serve to deaden the thirst, but not quench it." Concerning Grimoire The Curse of the Midions (2006), Kirkus Reviews wrote "Strickland offers a conventional but typically fast-paced tale, with nicely lurid touches and plenty of unanswered questions. Good start." For Grimoire Tracked By Terror (2007), Kirkus Reviews wrote "Strickland crafts a polished, suspenseful tale, developing a scenario well-stocked with nightmares and traps while building to a battle in which Jarvey becomes a little better at controlling his own magical abilities. A serviceable continuation to a still-promising series." For Flight of the Outcast (2010), a Kirkus Reviews reviewer wrote that, "Good character development and plenty of momentum make this an enjoyable read, but there is clearly a lot more story ahead—this installment ends not with a cliffhanger but an anticipation of action yet to come." References External links Brad Strickland, Professor of English at Gainesville State College (archived 2007-07-02) Will Bradley at LC Authorities, with 1 record 1947 births Living people American science fiction writers American fantasy writers Novelists from Georgia (U.S. state) 20th-century American novelists 21st-century American novelists American male novelists 20th-century American male writers 21st-century American male writers