"From the first page of Seaborn, you are immersed. Chris Howard navigates a wild ride through a brilliantly edgy and richly atmospheric alter-world. Here is a fresh, formidable spin on the fantasy genre, and Howard is a talent to watch out for. Seaborn will leave you spellbound."
     —Adele Griffin, author of where I want to be

"Dark and atmospheric, Seaborn is an imaginative new entry in the world of paranormal fiction."
     —Liz Maverick, author of Wired, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2007

"Fascinating read..." —Romantic Times

"Seaborn is well written...It is also downright creepy in spots...Mr. Howard’s description of both surface life and the expansive undersea world were detailed and vivid. His knowledge of greek mythology and battle lore are formidable. The scenes with Corina and Aleximor are particularly interesting as control shifts back and forth between them...."
     —UrbanFantasyLand  Rating: A-

"Seaborn is a mix of The Little Mermaid story tossed with a limb or two of zombies and entranced with a crimson droplet of 'I see dead people'. It is a refreshing step away from the cliché vampire or werewolf book; after all who really writes about things that go bump in the sea? In a tale of two worlds colliding, humans and the Seaborn battle for the control of Poseidon’s regime of the ocean, while bits of environmental controversy ooze through the pages like a hidden agenda."
     —BookFetish

"...Chris Howard's first installation of this epic fantasy takes fantasy readers in a new direction...His characters appeal to all readers, whether they are familiar with the genre or not. In particular, despite her inhuman characteristics, Kassandra is every bit as real as Corina, the Californian student whose main preoccupation until her possession was her latest break-up. I would strongly suggest that fantasy lovers who are tired of vampire novels check this book out."
     —Flamingnet

"Seaborn is a unique fantasy; it’s unlike anything else I’ve read. Chris Howard tells a compelling story of merpeople and of two women who struggle to become their own woman (or mermaid) in the face of opposition...Howard does a fine job of describing the beauty and danger of the sea, and the culture of the Seaborn...Chris Howard clearly knows a great deal about ancient Greek mythology and occultism...It’s unique, and never feels like a warmed-over version of anything else. It’s for anyone who loves the sea, and anyone who likes stories about young women striving for independence and their own power..."
     —FantasyLiterature.net

"Seaborn is the first novel for Chris Howard, and what an amazing tale it is. From the underwater society to the surfacers on land, the detailed account of preparation and battle is vividly drawn. There are instances, especially when they involve Aleximor, that are graphic in nature, but they’re well within character. The story is well-paced, action-packed and laced with tension filled emotion. There are also two distinct threads that come together as they lead up to a climactic battle, and the author has done a great job of keeping them equally exciting. This is a book I’d recommend to fantasy readers, but horror fans should enjoy Aleximor and Corina’s tale as well..."
     —Darque Reviews

"...a fresh and entertaining read and I fully expect we will be hearing more from Chris Howard in the future."
     —SciFiGuy

"A new world is born in this fantasy work of art. The sea has alot on offer in this fresh and unique debut book by Chris Howard. With some darkness, alot of depth and some fantastic characters this is a must read for any fantasy fans who like the sea aspect or who just want to try something a little different..."
     —Amberkatze's Book Blog

"Seaborn is no regular fantasy about mermaids. It is an epic, created with a linguist's, a sociologist's, and a poet's touch...Like all great epics, there is intrigue upon intrigue and inter-family relationships to figure out. The Seaborn have a long history, and Chris Howard has created a rich complicated world...It is also a poetically dense book; in fact, I'll say it: it is literary. We are obviously in the hands of a great writer..."
     —BlogCritics Book Reviews

"Murder and mayhem aside, the relationship between Corina and the possessor of her body is one of the strangest romances I have ever encountered in literature...

The richness of Seaborn’s perfectly well-wrought prose was formidable at first. Fortunately, the need to see how the story ended helped me to push past my own boundaries and finish this wonderful book...

Power comes in the form of sorcery, control of armies, and "bleeds" – a powerful magical spiritual heritage that runs in families..."
     —The Compulsive Reader

"...Seaborn takes the reader on a non-stop above and below the sea adventure. It follows many different story lines that come together at all the right times. The fast-paced chapters will have you up all night not wanting to miss what is going happen next. You'll go from reading Aleximor/Corina's journey from the Pacific to the Atlantic to reading Kassandra's internal and external battles toward becoming the warrior and leader she is meant to be...You won't want to put this book down"
     —DCL (Danette's Chatting Lounge)

"Chris Howard takes urban fantasy where it doesn't usually tread..."
     —Tez Says

"An exciting extremely graphic fantasy..." —Harriet Klausner