"Suspense in spades! You will be gripped by Sam's story."
James Phelan, author of The Last Thirteen

"Tristan Bancks intelligently imbues The Fall with themes of family, male connection, resilience and mortality in an engaging, action-filled coming-of-age story that explores what it means to be a hero. Fans of Gabrielle Lord’s 'Conspiracy 365' series who are after a standalone mystery with much more to discuss and reflect on will thoroughly enjoy The Fall."
Braiden Asciak, Junior Books+Publishing

"The Fall is the kind of thriller I would’ve loved as a child and absolutely adored as an adult. It's a sharp, contemporary crime novel with classic genre elements, and nail-biting suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seat. It’s a page-turning masterpiece for readers young and old."
Simon McDonald, writtenbysime.com

"The plot is tight and tense, and filled with all the twisty-turny surprises you would expect from a Hitchcock-style crime thriller, and readers should be kept on the edge of their seats to the last page. But what sets this middle grade thriller above many others are the layers woven into the crime plot and the nuanced and complex characters, especially the less-than-perfect protagonist, Sam...Highly recommended."
Sue Whiting, childrensbooksdaily.com

"Bancks' use of first voice, present tense draws in the reader with its accelerating tempo and immediacy of the action. At the same time it promotes an even stronger connection with the main character … The Fall has all the hallmarks of a gripping crime thriller. Upper primary year students and beyond will be caught by the author's easy-to-read writing style and the fast pace at which this novel progresses. It will be a real hook for boys, particularly, at the age when some begin to disengage with literature."
Patricia Halsall, Magpies