“Jimmy Dean’s Last Dance presents a fascinating spin on such a well-documented snapshot of American, and world, history. It deals with two major events, both surrounded by the mists of suspicion and conspiracy, something that Alliss pounces on. He wrangles these conspiracies into a compelling story. The characters are flawed, real and at times relatable. They exude raw emotion in every interaction, reaction and action they take. All of this makes for a pacey, dark novel spotted with gallows humour that makes for a compelling, thoroughly enjoyable read.”

— Books and Beyond Reviews (link)

“I had a lot of fun with Jimmy Dean’s Last Dance. It is a thoroughly unconventional alternate history novel, and one of the very few published examples of pop culture alternate history. It is a surprising treat, and a novel that many writers in the genre could learn from.”

— Alexander Wallace - Sea Lion Press (link)

“With pithy, uncomplicated and hard-hitting prose, A False History is uncompromisingly exact and unadorned in style.”

— Elaine Fry, The West Australian (link)

“Once again, Alliss has written wonderfully strong and gritty female characters and developed authenticity and reader engagement with well-timed sarcasm in dire situations. While not without its weakness, I found All The Dead Stars an entertaining and engaging character-driven tale of adventure.”

— Booklover Book Reviews (link)

“The characters are vivid and realistic – I feel for the protagonist, Hannah – melancholy, trapped by a web of grief wound so tight she can hardly breathe…yet strong and resourceful and smart – a great female protagonist.

Love, grief, the importance of family, of emotional connections, ties that bind, are themes that are explored in depth in the novel. The words  love and family usually connatates positive emotions and responses but loss of love or the void death creates can also restrict, hold our emotional health to ransom and have the potential to destroy. Hope can empower and create change.  Ultimately  (no spoilers here) the lesson here is: Love Conquers All.”

— Reading, Writing and Riesling (link)