“Ureneck’s narrative is intense and vivid.” — Philadelphia Inquirer

“The Great Fire reads like a fast-paced thriller replete with vivid profiles of heroes, villains and ordinary people caught up in ethnic and religious violence.” — Associated Press

“This is a comprehensive yet intimate work of scholarship, reminding readers of a horrific moment in modern history now largely forgotten.” — Weekly Standard

“The Great Fire reads like a fast-paced thriller replete with vivid profiles of heroes, villains and ordinary people caught up in ethnic and religious violence.” — ABC News

“The Great Fire reads like a fast-paced thriller replete with vivid profiles of heroes, villains and ordinary people caught up in ethnic and religious violence.” — The Post and Courier

“[The Great Fire] is highly readable and paints a portrait of a pivotal period in world history.” — The Register Herald

Praise for Backcast: “This book is a rarity: humble in its beauty, elegant in its reflection.” — Anchorage Daily News