“Shadowplay is a raging fever dream that burrows down into the fears that haunt all of us. Sam Fonseca hits the ground running and never lets up.” — Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees)
“As surreal as it is nightmarish. A definite must-read for fans of things that go bump in the night.” — Dave Baker (Mary Tyler MooreHawk)
“Filled with haunting imagery, Shadowplay: Midnight School straddles the line between abstraction and linear narrative. Readers are provided enough background information to piece things together, but ultimately the book’s lasting resonance lies in its ability to deal with a number of social and personal anxieties without ever feeling like the author has taken on too much.” — Rue Morgue
“Shadowplay may be Fonseca’s first foray into horror novels, but he writes it like a seasoned pro. The concept, the monsters, the yearning for freedom and escape, the conflicts, and the fleeting hope, make a true horror story and he has them here in spades. All of that is accompanied by jaw-dropping art and masterful use of color (and an even more masterful non-use of color) making Shadowplay an absolute must-read. 400+ pages feel short, and I cannot wait for volume 2.” — Monkeys Fighting Robots