Reviews

"Cromwell's characters dance from the page with what can only be described as northern vigor and soul. His narrative of local peoples, of landmarks and local flavours is also greatly welcomed and will delight anyone who has spent any time north of Edmonton.
- Dr. Jolene Armstrong, PHD, Professor of Comparative Literature and English at Athabasca University

"Melody's Fire will take you places that you've never seen, even though they've been on your doorstep the whole time. This is Cromwell's first published novel. Hopefully he had a few more hiding in his bottom drawer. Will this make Oprah's list? I couldn't care less. But it will definitely make mine.
- Paul Whitney, Columnist, Edmonton Sun

"Christopher Cromwell has written a page turner of a book; a tale of love and conflict in the northern oil patch. Strongly developed characters combat astonishing challenges, in the process giving us touching insights into the clash of cultures on one Canada's last frontiers."
- Fil Fraser, Author, Broadcaster

"If you have never had the opportunity to experience the far Alberta north, then reading Melody's fire would paint a descriptive picture of the way of life that grows strong in the thick northern forest. Weaving in elements of the characters' stories, Cromwell offers to the reader raw tales of misfortune, adventure, sex, mystery and new beginnings. Cromwell establishes himself as a fine novelist who builds a bridge for non-Native peoples to walk across and join the Cardnell's journey of rebirth from the ashes of hardship.
- Claudine Louis, President of Creative Heartworks