Only occasionally does a piece of fiction leap out and demand immediate cult status. Alison Wonderland is one… Smith is at the very least a minor phenomenon. The TimesSmith is gin-and-tonic funny. The Booklist
Made me sigh and throw it to the floor in a fit of envious pique. Julie Burchill, Guardian
A fantastical Thelma and Louise meets Agatha Christie adventure story. The dialogue is smart and the deadpan humour is perfectly judged. The List
Smith’s strength comes to the fore when she’s drifting, observing the incidentals of life… this clean, seemingly effortless voice gives Alison Wonderland an impressive edge. Editors, Amazon.co.uk
This is a novel in which the ordinary and the unusual are constantly juxtaposed in various idiosyncratic characters… Its airy quirkiness is a delight. The Times
A screwball comedy that really works. The Independent
Smith’s world is as wacky as Nicola Barker’s, but much funnier, less disquieting. Perhaps the Evelyn Waugh of Decline and Fall comes closer… She is a great snapper-up of unconsidered trifles…Wicked! Time Out
Smith’s second novel has a comic style with a clear, simple, buoyant prose. Irish Independent
An exuberant, acutely observed second novel. Shena Mackay, The Independent
The Miracle Inspector is one of the few novels that everyone should read, it's a powerful novel that's masterfully written and subtly complex. SciFi and Fantasy Books
Helen Smith's The Miracle Inspector represents British humor at its best. Kindle Books Reviewed
A beautifully written, and almost unbearably sad, depiction of a society's downfall. All-Consuming Books
If Patricia Highsmith wrote dystopian fiction but had more of a sense of humor, it might be something like The Miracle Inspector... Smith deftly works in the dark urges and fears of Lucas, Angela and others in a way that only psychological mystery and espionage writers like Highsmith and Graham Greene do well. Steve Anderson, Amazon.com
Helen Smith crafts a story like she's the British lovechild of Kurt Vonnegut and Philip K. Dick, only with a feminist slant. Journal of Always Reviews
I thought this was a great read from start to finish. Booked Up
It’s fast-paced, funny, and mysterious all at the same time. Socrates’ Book Reviews
It grips you from the very beginning. Babs Books Bistro
Right from the first page, Helen Smith's story glows like a roman candle: bright, colourful and full of surprises. Peter Salisbury, Amazon Vine Reviewer
The characters are creative and multi-dimensional and I loved the unique personalities and talents of all the party guests. Her Book Self
If you are looking for something fast-paced and unusual, I highly recommend this one. Eva’s Sanctuary
Helen Smith's The Miracle Inspector represents British humor at its best. Kindle Books Reviewed
A beautifully written, and almost unbearably sad, depiction of a society's downfall. All-Consuming Books
If Patricia Highsmith wrote dystopian fiction but had more of a sense of humor, it might be something like The Miracle Inspector... Smith deftly works in the dark urges and fears of Lucas, Angela and others in a way that only psychological mystery and espionage writers like Highsmith and Graham Greene do well. Steve Anderson, Amazon.com
Helen Smith crafts a story like she's the British lovechild of Kurt Vonnegut and Philip K. Dick, only with a feminist slant. Journal of Always Reviews
I thought this was a great read from start to finish. Booked Up
It’s fast-paced, funny, and mysterious all at the same time. Socrates’ Book Reviews
It grips you from the very beginning. Babs Books Bistro
Right from the first page, Helen Smith's story glows like a roman candle: bright, colourful and full of surprises. Peter Salisbury, Amazon Vine Reviewer
The characters are creative and multi-dimensional and I loved the unique personalities and talents of all the party guests. Her Book Self
If you are looking for something fast-paced and unusual, I highly recommend this one. Eva’s Sanctuary
The characters are very well-crafted and Helen Smith is a master story-teller. Socrates Book Reviews
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THE PSYCHIC DETECTIVE
One of the most stylish shows you're likely to see on this year's Fringe. The Scotsman
A film noir, perfect in almost every detail. The Times
An exemplary portrayal of a genre will leave you mystified and eagerly awaiting Bett's next adventure. The List
The audience are transported instantly into the peculiar and unnerving world of film noir. The concept works remarkably well... The play glides along in a delightful dream-like fashion. The Skinny/Festmag
Brilliant. fringereview.co.uk
Cracking stuff. The West End Whingers
The play had a pleasing absurdist quality and the writing was deliciously playful, cramming an abundance of ideas into a few minutes. Natasha Tripney, MusicOMH
The play had a pleasing absurdist quality and the writing was deliciously playful, cramming an abundance of ideas into a few minutes. Natasha Tripney, MusicOMH
THE MEMORY MAN
The Memory Man was a bit like Jean Paul Sartre’s Huis Clos, only funny, interesting and moving. West End Whingers
The Memory Man was a bit like Jean Paul Sartre’s Huis Clos, only funny, interesting and moving. West End Whingers
Helen Smith's The Memory Man... had an intriguing symmetry, was full of lovely lines and details and managed to remind me of many things that I've read and seen and enjoyed while also having its own distinctive voice. Natasha Tripney, MusicOMH
