Indies Today
“A true literary triumph.”
Feathered Quill Book Reviews
“This is one book that deserves to win the highest awards possible that the literary world provides.”
Literary Titan
“Delivered with the elegance and precision of a true wordsmith.”
Self-Publishing Review
“A visceral novel of wartime, recovery, and healing. Both a slow burn and a grenade blast, the prose spills a relentless tale of hard choices, unforgiving duty, and the depths of utter desperation.”
Readers' Favorite
“Jacob Paul Patchen has done a brilliant job.”
D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“"A powerful combination that lends to the recommendation that No Pistol Tastes the Same be included not just in the fiction collection of libraries seeing patron interest in either subject, but on book discussion lists about PTSD, trauma, and survival tactics.”
Christina Consolino, author of Rewrite the Stars
“This novel, which cracks open post-traumatic stress disorder, will haunt you in ways you didn't expect. A well-written and poignant read.”
Authors Reading
“Exposes the tremendous power of our relationships to hurt and heal. I highly recommend No Pistol Tastes the Same for anyone who has a loved one with PTSD from any cause.”
Indies Today
“With a brilliant portrayal of PTSD and one of the most unexpected plot pivots, No Pistol Tastes the Same is an enthralling novel with an intricate balance of grim realities and scenes of pure humanity.”
