Praise for On the Java Ridge 'Devastatingly brilliant.an emotionally grueling mix of high-octane action, life-and-death political maneuvering and, at its heart, an anguishing portrayal of worldwide refugee crises.Beautiful, mournful, infuriating and brimming with tension, On the Java Ridge is utterly incomparable.'-- Shelf Awareness 'Serong creates a sense of foreboding from the very start of his third novel, and then constantly ratchets up the tension with a keen sense of pacing.'-- Books + Publishing 'Terrifying, compelling.'-- ABR 'This is the mastery of Serong's novel, understanding that fictional dystopias are at their most profound when they take the everyday and tilt it towards the darkness.it is a deeply considered novel that steers us to the logical conclusion of an entrenched system rooted equally in brutality and silence.'-- The Monthly 'Serong has his finger firmly on the pulse of current events: this is a thoroughly credible hypothetical, a truly intriguing and frighteningly believable "what if?" that is brilliantly executed, acutely topical and extremely relevant.

'-- Bookmooch 'You might want to clear the decks before you start Jock Serong's third thriller, because the odds are you won't be able to put it down.'-- SA Weekend Praise for The Rules of Backyard Cricket 'A deeply interesting novel about sibling rivalry, family, masculinity, and the game of cricket.Serong is a talented storyteller, and he brings this unusual world to life.'-- Booklist ; 'Beautifully written and acutely observed.a noir tour de force.'-- Sydney Morning Herald ; 'Serong writes pithy, pin-sharp dialogue.The book is expertly plotted, and its noirish climax with its dark drama and its final twists, is devastating. Get out and buy this book; it is the best new novel I've read this year.

'-- Crime Time [UK; 'A novel of suspense, I heartily recommend it.'-- Shots [UK]; 'Serong's writing displays wit, insight and occasionally, splendor.'-- Books + Publishing Praise for Quota :'IPitch-perfect dialogue, and a strong sense of place about this small town in particular. The characters there are particularly believable and.actually quite likeable (a bonus). All of these elements combine to make for a very engaging, and extremely realistic debut novel.'-- Reviewing The Evidence.