Rolland Love

Love has received over (200) Five Star Reviews on his Novels and Short Stories, here are a few ...

"To understand Overland Park writer Rolland Love, think Mark Twain. His stories are enjoyed by all ages." Nick Kowalczyk, The Kansas City Star.

Amazon Kindle — Featured Author Review — “Rolland Love’s writing transfigures his Ozark Mountains stories into a series of fantastic tales Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer could have only dreamed of.”

“I review very few books, but I had to say something about Love's Blue Hole because it is a GREAT book. The characters are so well done I could see them clearly in my mind's eye while I was reading. The book definitely left me wanting more. And I loved it enough to write the review on an old keyboard Kindle. Click.Click.Click. Now that's love! I look forward to reading the sequel River’s Edge.” By Teresa Wilcox, author

“I have read a number of Rolland Love’s short stories set in the Ozark Mountains and they are all nostalgic, and entertaining. I would recommend his writings to parents who want to show their children the pure joy of living experienced by kids growing up in a simpler place and time. By Dave Hargis, Vantage Point Productions

“Glad to hear River’s Edge a sequel is in the works. I read Blue Hole to my boys this summer on a gravel bar on Current River, really spooked them for a while! Excellent book.” Jim McCarty, Editor - Rural Missouri Magazine

“A Fascinating Account of Life as a Boy. Born and raised a city girl, I was clearly cheated out of some experiences in my life. Rolland Love gives a view of life that I have never seen in works by other authors. The phraseology used in this book is colorful and paints the scenes and experiences by these boys as only Love can do. “ By Eilsel Yadilloh, author

“Excellent Story Telling … Captivating narrative and point of view through the eyes of a 15 year old boy. Accompanied by his younger brother they go on a camping trip. They encounter a series of startling events that force them to face their own inner fears. The tension grows as the story continues until the reader becomes almost afraid to turn the next page. I'll be reading the sequel River’s Edge, guaranteed.” By Lloyd Tackitt, book reviewer.

“The Hannibal Courier Post, oldest newspaper in Missouri where
Mark Twain worked as a printer’s devil, published a serialized version of the Blue Hole in its entirety and the story was credited with increasing readership of the newspaper during the serialization.”

“Mark Twain would have loved this excellent adventure of two brothers. Doc has disappeared and it’s up to Tommy (15) and Dub (12) to go to Blue Hole and see if they can find him. This is a story about growing up. About facing your fears and standing up to them and about doing the right thing even when everything inside you wants to turn and run. This story has everything. The dreaded Conner brothers, Buzzard Thompson, ghost, snakes, caves, bats and dead bodies. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this masterfully constructed story.” Jonathan David Masters, Freelance Reviewer

“Blue Hole is a great book and will make a great movie.” (Mark Twain meets Deliverance.) Mike Daniel, Director, Burt Reynolds Museum.

“Rolland Love’s young-adult mystery, Blue Hole is about two boys' terrifying camping trip in the Ozarks. It's a book that appeals not only to young adults, but to their parents, teachers and grandparents as well. Readers feel the magnetism in every page of Love's work, and soon find themselves yearning for the peace and simplicity of an Ozark fishing hole, as well. Love's ability to create such a setting and people it with memorable characters has prompted reviewers to liken his style to that of Mark Twain.
The Blue Hole” proved to be one of those compelling stories that keep readers from closing the book until reaching the end. With this fast-paced romp through an Ozark boyhood, Love proves that thrilling young adult fiction can also be wholesome.” Joyce Rabas, Sun Newspaper

"Rolland Love writers in the Mark Twain vein. Excellent storyteller who does not rely on graphic language or sex to cover up a weak story line. Blue Hole is a fast-paced page-flipper of a read.” Molly Martin, Scribes World

“Rolland, our daughter borrowed her nephew's copy of Blue Hole last week. She said she read it in one setting, because she couldn't put it down. She said, "Mom, it is so scary. At first I thought this is just too scary for kids to be reading. Then I thought no, it's exactly what kid’s love. That scary, makes the hair on your arms stand on end kind of scared. And I saw those boys, Tommy and Dub setting by the fire at night talking. It was so real. I felt I was there."
Didn't I tell you, it's a great book? Must be, since even our daughter agrees with me. “Take care. Keep writing. Priscilla Maine, author

"Blue Hole is a vividly told, exciting action-packed adventure tale. Highly recommended?" Wendy Laing, author, Flowers from the Grave

"Blue Hole reminded me of reading the Hardy Boy adventures and Mark Twain when I was younger. It is an excellent book. Your writing is able to create vivid mind pictures. I've read most all of Stephen King's books and he does that for me. Keep writing great stories, I hope there is a sequel." Larry Bodinson, CI

“Rolland, the book club I belong to met this am and your book was well received... You do such a wonderful child-adolescent viewpoint in this book. The reader does feel like he or she is in the main character’s head. Your dialogue is so real and natural. The group thought you did a wonderful job with suspense and maintained it throughout book. Excellent job telling about the altered state when the old man appeared behind the tent in the middle of the night. They also think you are a great storyteller and do a superb job with characterizations.
They thought your opening chapter was excellent way to start the book. They thought the boys were a bit young to be off on this trip alone, but I pointed out that this would not have been of great concern in the culture these kids grew up in.
The consensus was that you really know how to capture your reader. You are a gifted writer.” Judith B. Jones, Kansas City Book Club Reviewer.

“Hi Rolland, on Saturday I sat down with your book and could not stop reading it...It was exceptional. I enjoyed all the characters and at times felt their fear, pain and joy. Through their experiences I at times related back to my son at that age and I feel that anyone who has a son or a close male relative and was able to watch them grow would also feel the way I did while reading your book.
At the end of the book when they go back to school and are seen as heroes you can definitely "feel" their growth with Tommy and Lucy and also with Dub.
I would like to know if there will be a sequel. It was easy reading, enjoyable and kept my attention throughout. You are an excellent author.
I will be e-mailing my nephew in CA to see if he read the book yet. I want to get his professional opinion on the book, as he is a filmmaker. I would love to see the Blue Hole become a movie and I hope he feels the way I do. Keep on writing.” Karen Calmut, Advertising Executive

"That's how is was, you'll say, that's how it was! EXCELLENT READ!" John Mort, author, Soldier in Paradise

Blue Hole was exciting to read and also would be a fun thriller for teenagers to read. It did keep you on the edge trying to guess who done it.” Phyllis Benton, Amazon Kindle review

Some of over 200 (5 ) star reviews … http://ozarkstories.com