“Fatherless is an exciting, compelling and profound fictional account, but much more importantly, it’s also an accurate and profound snapshot of the problems in the Church today, in the midst of a society steeped in contraception and abortion, and a cultural disregard for the sanctity of marriage and family life. This book is a must-read for all Catholics yearning for the end of the culture of death.”

"In the Catholic novel Fatherless, author Brian J. Gail takes dead aim at the pervasive denials and chronic weaknesses that afflict men of every age, but especially men of the post-Pill generation. I think the greatest contribution of Mr. Gail's book is the honest presentation of real-life scenarios of how much damage the Pill has caused men and their relationships with women. No one thinks that the Pill is a man's issue, but Gail shatters that denial with his insightful rendering of the accounts of woe that follow in the train of the poison Pill. All men, not just Christians, need to read this and weep (in repentance) and then get up and make a difference in the world by taking on themselves once again the role of the virtuous man, father and warrior."

“ … The remarkable novel Fatherless is a resounding YES to fatherhood … especially spiritual fatherhood. It reminds us all of the need to commit ourselves to the truth, to speak truth with courage, and to do so, always, with love …”

“A gripping and deeply moving read that is, at the same time, a hauntingly and beautiful exploration of man, God, morality, faith, and the Church in our contemporary world. Masterfully done….”

“… The research alone that went into Fatherless is phenomenal! … This fast paced thriller provides amazing insight into the struggles of a young priest challenged by laity to deepen his commitment to the Lord … as well as the difficulties experienced by young families trying to live their faith in a hostile culture. … I enjoyed it immensely …”

“ … Fatherless is, in a word, powerful …”

“ … Some novels are seared in our American conscience because they sparked a societal powder keg that was destined to blow. Fatherless may prove to be just such a novel. For anyone who’s wondered why the culture has spiraled out of control the past 40 years, this novel is a must read. … Fatherless addresses head on the pre-eminent sacred cow of our age. … This is fiction for our time; and not a moment too soon …”

“… Brian J. Gail can write! As a former Madison Avenue senior executive, he knows how to conceive an important overarching theme, outline a gripping plot with memorable characters, fill it in with fast paced scenes, and season it all with authentic dialogue. … The ultimate proof of his success as a novelist though is that readers will very much want to know what happens to his main characters after the stunning climactic scene. … Gail has addressed sobering contemporary realities in a bang up good story that is hard to put down. …Two thumbs up …”

“ … Author Brian J. Gail may have just created that rarest of literary genres – the instant classic. His first novel, Fatherless, is a stunningly painful cri de Coeur clearly intended to stir the soul of his own Church – a Church he appears to love deeply. ”

“ … Mr. Gail skillfully weaves several fascinating subplots into a cohesive narrative, with some breathtaking surprises and a searing climatic scene. We see too much of ourselves in his characters … real flesh and blood people struggling mightily to live in a culture waging a relentless assault on their core values. Its large metaphysical themes and vivid characterizations make Fatherless nearly impossible, once started, to put down. This is story telling at its heart-pounding, page-turning, masterful best.”