Brian Palmer

"Palmer dares to step into the real world and characterize that searching we all experience as humans, and without trite caricatures we typically see...hopefully this isn’t the last page from him." --ChristianEducation.ca

"Palmer is a good writer who develops his characters as the book progresses. The plot carries a strong amount of emotion." --John Larson, The Tacoma Weekly, Washington

"Palmer's book vividly details young, single, post-graduate life and carries a weird appeal." -- Andy Boynton, Arches (quarterly publication for the University of Puget Sound)

"Palmer creates two interesting characters, from different backgrounds, which turn out to be very similar in their expectations of the world...the constant flow creates an interest." --Sandrine Hope, The Northport Gazette, Alabama

"When [The Last Page] was over I was glad I'd read it. It felt good. The Last Page may not make the best sellers list, but it is not to be missed if you: 1. Are a loner; 2. Are "into" jazz; 3. Have ever been called an underachiever; 4. Are from the Tacoma area (or loved Sleepless in Seattle). Brian's style is not so polished, but has a raw edge, and at times reads almost like a diary. But it feels real. And like life, at times, it is really good. It passes my test: I like the people and care what happens to them. I'd pay cover price to trade places for one hour after [the novel] ends. I'll be looking out for Palmer's next novel." --Daniel Gooch, Today Newspapers, Texas

"One of the more striking début novels to issue from a newly burgeoning small-press industry. Tacoma, Wash., author Brian Palmer spins an emotive, richly evocative tale of the inevitable collision between two lost souls with troubled pasts - and the need for contact that will teach both of them about second-time-around redemption." --Michael Price, Fort-Worth Business Press, Texas

"Palmer's book is rather refreshing for a first time novelist fresh out of college and I recommend it to readers who enjoy good character development and strong settings. The story is engaging and the characters grow as the book progresses which keeps the reading fun and interesting." --Josh Humphries, The Daily Courier, North Carolina

"As I realized what [Palmer] was doing in creating a drab, lifeless cafe customer and the friendly, determined waitress who prods him back to life, I sailed along with his drift, and found The Last Page worth finishing, enjoyably...[it] has a hopeful edge to it." --Ann Connery Frantz, The Lowell Sun, Massachusetts

"The details in the book...add flavor to the story...there is an appealing honesty and wholesomeness to The Last Page." --Andrew Griffin, The Town Talk, Louisiana

"Palmer has written an engaging story." --Lone Beasley, The Ada Evening News, (OK)"A good debut." --Jean Peerenboom, The Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wisconsin

"The Last Page is a refreshing story of healing and love. This story is unique as the female character is more assertive and extroverted while the male character is more introverted and troubled. This realistic yet rarely written about twist of traditional gender specific character traits makes for interesting reading. Likewise, this book does an exemplary job of creating fully developed characters, likely because of these specific, well thought out personality traits. Furthermore, even as these characters evolve with the story, each character stays true to his or her foundation personality. This creates a seamless storyline with depth and a credible feel." --Tami Brady, Round Table Reviews

"Brian Palmer has brought this story to life in a way that draws you in and makes you feel like you are right there with his characters. I’d definitely recommend it. [The Last Page]is a must read kind of book. --Julie A. Bowles, author of Her Uncertain Future & Elizabeth’s Ultimate Sacrifice