"Many writers master one genre; Vicki has now mastered two... Slivers and Surviving Sue. Vicki Atkinson is a gifted storyteller who leaves you thinking about her stories long after the book ends. I highly recommend Slivers as your next read!"
"...I found myself drawn into the labyrinth of family secrets and lies and couldn’t wait to find out how the story would end."
"This is a great supernatural novel...the author does an excellent job connecting the past with the present...once you reach the chapter titled “The Accident - 1965," I couldn’t put it down after that...kept me hooked until the very end."
"I've followed Dr. Vicki Atkinson's blog for some time, and having previously read her memoir, Surviving Sue, I was excited to learn that she was writing fiction. I can only hope that she continues down this path because Slivers is a terrific supernatural fiction novel...
suspenseful throughout."
"Slivers is a supernatural thriller that also addresses family dysfunction... another example of Vicki Atkinson's writing skill."
"I took my time reading this book. SLIVERS is a study in how to write a multi-layered novel...the only "flaw" in SLIVERS was it simultaneously urged me to race forward while I wanted to read slowly and enjoy to the fullest every nuance this talented author delivers."
"When you read the book, be sure not to miss the fascinating reveal in the Author’s Notes at the end. I won’t spoil it for you, but it’s a bit of Atkinson’s family history she discovered while doing research for the novel. Its relevance really adds weight to the story’s impact.."
"I knew the book was going to be spooky but it surprised me with twists and turns. The characters were well developed and Vicki did an amazing job with the kids. They seemed real with distinct personalities and voices."
"I read "Surviving Sue" and marveled at how Vicki kept herself whole and became such a helper to others. Now I think I know her secret! It's her creativity. She's a spooky storyteller with a knack for weaving family history with magical realism. I enjoyed "Slivers" and I'm inspired to do some digging into my own family now. Who knows what I'll find!"
"I knew Vicki as a colleague in higher ed and when I learned she was writing I wasn't surprised. Slivers was better than I expected for a first-time novelist and I hope Vicki keeps exploring and growing in her writing. I grew up in the 70's, too, and really enjoyed the nostalgia she added to the story."
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