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The Hand That Bears the Sword... capably takes its place beside those ageless, classic Christian novels which look profoundly into the deeper ideas of Christian philosophy.

~Christianbook.com

Polivka effortlessly transports readers into a new world of pirates and swordsmen, where evil is frighteningly real and faith, honor, and love are worth fighting for. Fabulous heroes, creepy villains, scary sea monsters, epic sea battles...this one has it all.

~Jake Chism, "Bookshelf Reviews "

If The Trophy Chase Trilogy were put on film, it would give Pirates of the Caribbean a run for its money.

~April Gardner, "TitleTrakk"

The pace is gripping, the battles at sea within and beyond the Trophy Chase leave you breathless and the spiritual message is powerful and moving.

~Rel Mollet, "RelzReviewz"

The Legend of the Firefish is a classic hero's tale wrapped in the swashbuckling excitement of an old-fashioned adventure story, shot through with a ribbon of faith.

~Ruth Anderson, "Book Reviewer"

If you haven't read this story, you must. I would rank Polivka's novel with the elite in Christian fantasy and sci-fi. His is unique, but I enjoyed it just as much as C.S. Lewis' Narnia, and just as much as Walter M. Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz.

~Brandon Barr, "Christian Science Fiction"

Without wasting time, Polivka's first novel drops readers into a fantasy world filled with action, where chivalry is alive and well, and sword fights are frequent… readers will be flipping pages eagerly.

~Publishers Weekly

A fantasy that recalls C.S. Lewis's Narnia. His story is like a foundation myth handed down through generations.

~Patty Inglish, Armchair Interviews

This is the stuff of golden dreams, of allegory, fantasy and fairytales, and the hero… come to his reward.

~Grace Bridges, "The Future is What You Make It"

George Bryan Polivka plunges you into the world of pirate ships, mighty sea monsters and good and evil, much like a J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy.

~Dianne Burnett, Christianbook.com

A ripping yarn with the feel of the open sea and glimmers of eternal wisdom.

~Kathy Tyers, author of Shivering World and the Firebrand trilogy.

Sometimes a book comes along that you just need to tell people to rush out, buy, and read. The Legend of the Firefish is such a book.

~The Bedford Reviews

I loved it. It is an exciting fantasy tale full of deadly pirates, sea monsters, and one man's faith in God stretched to the limit. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed this read. Besides the excellent storytelling, I actually found my faith strengthened…

~Brandon Barr, "Christian Science Fiction"

A masterful weaving of carefully laid clues and precisely revealed secrets, creating the build-up to an inevitable climax.

~Grace Bridges, "The Future is What You Make It"

The Legend of the Firefish is a fantastic read. My family was clamoring around me for milk, cookies, dinner, wipe my hiney... But no, all things had to wait because I could NOT put the book down.

~Elizabeth Goddard, "Writing with Fire"

This is the best sea-going story I've read since Moby Dick.

~Christian Fiction Review

I was instantly pulled into a world of swashbuckling adventure. I couldn't put the book down. Trust me - if you like Pirates of the Caribbean and The Princess Bride, you'll want to read this book.

~Jill Hart, "Christian Novels"

I LOVE IT. Bryan has a great voice and a real knack for bringing you into this new world he's created. The characters are colorful, but have heart and depth as well.

~April Erwin, "Projecting A"

Harvest House Publishers has leaped onto the stage of Christian fantasy in a dramatic way. The Legend of the Firefish is a winner.

~Rebecca Luella Miller, A Christian Worldview of Fiction

The story crackles along with much buckling of swash, deception & intrigue, and high adventure on the high seas. Highly Recommended.

~Christian Fiction Review

The characters Polivka created are fresh and interesting. A must-read for fantasy lovers, and a highly-recommended rating for others who want a good story.