'While the majority of the events take place within the surfing culture, it is not difficult to follow the terminology.

In this way, Cake has made this book accessible to most readers, whether they are familiar with the surfing scene or not.

Particularly satisfying was Cake's celebration of the Australian landscape and the brief exploration into Aboriginal culture. The book has been written in an easy style, using simple language and minimal subtext.'

Geelong Advertiser, Victoria

'The book is peppered with enough surfing references to please avid board riders - with descriptions of cranking, solid head-high swells, and tube waves that are every surfer's dream.'

The Manly Daily, Sydney NSW

'Surfing, travelling and alternative lifestyles are the main themes of former local Darrel Cake's first novel Ferals.'

The Albany Advertiser, Western Australia

'When Darrel Cake decided to write his first book he wanted it to capture the essence of Australia and its people. His novel Ferals does exactly that, with surfing and the country lifestyle of the south west as key elements of the story.'

Bunbury Herald, Western Australia