"5 stars. Imagine speeding down the autobahn, at least 100 MPH. Imagine the car you’re riding in is an Aston Martin Vanquish Volante; convertible top back, sun beaming on your skin, hair billowing in the wind…now imagine pushing that beautiful machine to the maximum speed and yelling at the top of your lungs as you do it. THAT is the unbelievable ride this book will take you on! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and it was definitely one of the best books I’ve read in a long time."  ~LaShanta Charles, The Kindle Book Review & Randomly Me... and You  Read full review >>

"Benders is a rollicking good time. / It definitely kept me turning the pages fast enough that I polished it off in two days. / It's a rambling, enthralling ride that hooks you from the start."  ~Nancy Joyce, What'cha Reading? Read full review >>

"The first time I read Benders I couldn't stop smiling. Monty and Mieko charmed me immediately with their banter. I loved their story and adventure. Mieko also ROCKS as she's a woman I can absolutely relate to! Throughout the story...I cried. I laughed. I even growled a time or two. I held my breath and raced through pages. Benders will always have a place in my heart. It was a fun and enjoyable read with thrills, action, drama, and friendships we all crave. I look VERY forward to Mark Eric's next novel and a long career of storytelling." ~kat

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"I started reading Benders last night. I couldn't put it down, and when my eyes finally forced me to I had the craziest dreams. lol That is a sign of a good story to me. If you're looking for something new to read, check it out!"  ~Jodie

"YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK! So here I am at 11:17am... and have lost a whole night sleep because of this amazing freaking book. I could not put it down. It has kick ass gunfights, evildoers, romance, and more kick-assery. So I say ‘Huzzah!’ to you, Mark Eric, and to your budding publishing career. Pick it up and show Mark Eric some love for his great accomplishment!" ~Dalia

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"Cinematic page turner. Full of action-packed cinematic scenes with smart and tough heroes and heroines, Benders will keep you reading all night and hoping the last chapter is never coming."   ~Leigh Rembrandt

5 Star Amazon Review: Way Above 5 out of 5! Off the charts!

"Mark's novel Benders is exhilarating, enticing and mesmerizing. I have been glued to this book for days in between my busy life. I couldn't seem to put it down. He brings his characters to life with his vivid descriptions and story plot for each character. It makes you feel that you really are in the book with these characters, watching the events unfold. Each chapter was an absolute page turner, keeping the reader in suspense. There was no absolute predictability as with most novels. The climax of the book takes the reader by surprise and even more so the ending. As I read each page, I felt the emotions of his characters, their indecisions, their lives, and the setting. This is by far one of the best books I've read and definitely the best in recent years. Mark has an amazing way with words and originality. A black super hero, an interracial heroine and a man wanting to rule the world. Wow, you can't get more 2014 then that. It's real, reflective of the melting pot that makes America so amazing. This book has endless possibilities. I can imagine it on the big screen in theaters or better yet on FOX or NBC as a series. BENDERS will knock the socks off any previous show of its kind like HEROES. There is no comparison. I hope Mark's book makes television. You definitely have my vote!! Every one should read this book. It truly is a master piece and Mark you are a literary genius."  ~Victoria 

"It's always refreshing to read something that breaks away from the myriad of fantasy books that have taken over the world of literature. Benders has romance, friendship, action, comedy and suspense we all love from the world of books and all while rooted in the very world we live in NOW. There is never a dull moment and shifts in points of view will paint a picture so vivid that you simply can't put the book down because you want to know what happens to this wonderfully written cast next. A must read!" ~Keisha

Great beach read!!! From the moment the characters of Meiko and Monty first set eyes on each other, you know you are in for an interesting ride...and that is was! Romance, danger and suspense. Lots of twists and turns. Enjoyed it very much.  ~Lori (iTunes Review)