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"Had the great Father Denis Fahey been inclined to try his hand at writing fiction, I do believe it would have materialized as something very much in line with Yuma.  For me, no higher praise of your book is possible.  It's my way of saying, well done. - C.W., Quebec, Canada

"A rich and refreshing piece of fiction set against the stage-prop of the nineteenth century American Southwest following Lincoln’s brutal and unrelenting invasion of the Southern territories. The pages of history are vividly brought to life through an unforgettable ensemble of compelling characters, their backgrounds and experiences, their trials and triumphs, and in conjunction with a story that not only enriches the mind but fires up the soul." – R. L., Old Tappan, NJ

"Wow! – what a read! Revisionist history and traditional theology have been well served in the writing of Yuma." – P.T. Quincy, IL

"As a practicing Catholic I don’t ordinarily do much reading of novels … Most are trashy or mindless and generally a waste of time. But there are exceptions. Rarely, though occasionally, a work of fiction comes along that is so unique, so rich in truth, a story so well told, a drama so captivating, an inspiration so powerful, a reading so pleasurable, that we shortchange ourselves by ignoring it. Yuma is such a work – a masterpiece in every sense of the word." – K.M., Baltimore, MD

"It was nothing less than a thrilling adventure to accompany your heroic characters on their high mission for God and country." – P.J.E., Santa Fe, NM

"Spanish missionaries laboring feverishly to uphold the rights of God against a tidal wave of unbelief; Secret societies bent on uprooting the Catholic Church in the New World; Campaigns of terror by Washington’s political war lords and their mercenary armies; The treason of bishops who’ve taken their stand with the enemies of Christ the King; Men driven by grace, others by greed, others still by a pact with the devil; Intrigue, action, history, romance, religion – this book has it all! Best of all, it is seen through the lens of the Church’s vigorous fight for the soul of America." – S.W., Camp Hill, PA

"Congratulations and thank you for your great work, Yuma, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  You gave flesh and blood to the ideals of Father Fahey, the Popes and other great Catholic thinkers, by portraying Catholic heroes and heroines of everyday life from every walk of life.  I am amazed how well you provide the overall picture of the great war against Christ the King by organized powers of evil and yet convincingly show that every Catholic can and should contribute to Christ's ultimate victory by the way they live their ordinary daily lives.  Your characters inspire as well as instruct, proving that example is the best teacher.  Thank you for making Ignatius de la Fuentes a religious brother, thereby giving distinction to this particular vocation.  You also rightly give credit to religious sisters by making Victoria a fine example of their influence.  The Corpus Christi procession was one of the highlights, but I could go on and on.  Just be assured that your mastery of details and subtle insights into human character do not go unnoticed ... I hope that your book meets with much success.  I will do what I can to help getting it circulated." - Br. T. A., Richmond, NH

"Thank God for intellectuals who aren’t afraid to put it in writing that America was originally christened a Roman Catholic nation; not democratic, not pluralist, not "Christian" – but Roman Catholic! Yes, the union of Church and State, "un-American" to some, but no less divinely mandated! Earnest Christians who are engaged in the fight to bring America back to her religious roots now have a powerful new weapon with which to further this great and holy cause. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU THAT HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE PRODUCTION OF YUMA. – T.S., Atlanta, GA

"Imagine a motion picture adaptation of Hugh Akins’ Yuma on the Big Screen! What a victory for the Catholic Church that would be. Impossible you say? Mel Gibson could make it happen. If any Catholic knows Mel’s contact address, you would be doing the Catholic cause a tremendous service by sending him a copy of Yuma and urging him to put some of his clout and resources behind promoting this fabulous book." – F.A., New Alexandria, PA

"A good old-fashion western action/romance with a conspicuous Catholic twist.  How unique!  I always appreciate a good read.  Yours is top-of-the-line stuff.  I'm happy to learn the author is working on another novel. Can't wait. - S.J, Fallon, NV

"Dear Sirs:  Enclosed is my follow-up order for 10 additional copies of Yuma.  What a wonderfully tender story of life and love, also of faith and corruption, of terror and hope.  Thank you for this edifying experience.  Due to a very busy life as mother, wife, rosary society activist and part-time receptionist, an average book this size would normally take me a month to read.  My husband was amazed I completed it in a record-breaking 4 days!  It made him want to read it too, which was even more amazing because, in 17 years of marriage, I have never known him to get through a single work of fiction before.  He attempted several, but completed none, usually losing interest by the 2nd or 3rd chapter at best. Novels were just not his thing, he would say.  Well, to make a long story short: he loved your book as much as me!  Half way through the Preface he was already sold on it.  And it only got better and better with each chapter.  In fact he's doing a lot of reading these days, using the bibliography and appendixes as guide.  He said that reading Yuma was itself an education.  The really funny thing, though, is that he's a salseman by profession and is never at a loss for words, and I do mean never.  Always the life of the party, if you know what I mean.  Yet he could only come up with a mere two words when I initially asked what he thought of the book.  All he could think of was 'awesome!' ... 'ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!'  I wanted to share that with you." - K.M., Grand Rapids, MI

"I remember feeling outraged some years back upon reading James A. Michener’s anti-Catholic propaganda piece entitled Texas. Today I find myself overjoyed having completed Hugh Akins’ profoundly pro-Catholic novel entitled Yuma ... Catholics should do what they can to help put this title on the top of the national Best Seller List – where it belongs!" – C.G., Huntington, IN

"We all know there’s plenty of reasons to be ashamed of being an American today ... The real joy of Yuma is that it brings out many of the reasons to be proud of being Catholic American.  I commend you for this noble effort, and I salute you for a job well done." – J.B., Belvedere, NJ

"Blessed are the light bearers, for it is a great work of charity to assist souls out of the darkness. Your book is a bright beacon of truth and of faith." – E.F., Lakehead, CA