Reviews:
This is a book for people interested in fossils and for those who are not! This is a truly inspirational piece of writing that deserves to sell really well. Excellent! Star rating: 5 star.
Down to Earth, June 2008

Trewin has written a book that will very much appeal to the adult reader. He has chosen his favourite Scottish fossil localities, built a picture of each landscape and environment when the fossils were living organisms, and brought us on a fact-filled adventure to prehistoric Scotland. Trewin’s humour feeds the skilful narrative as he takes us on his challenging field excursions. He introduces many palaeontological concepts that are perhaps less familiar to the general scientific readership in a subtle yet powerful way. Trewin’s book is a great addition to popular science literature and will help promote a better understanding of palaeontology.
Nature geoscience, September 2008

A fantastic new book … Nigel’s tales bring much more than just fossils alive. They inform us of all aspects of the changing environments of the past, touching on climatic change and volcanic activity in Scotland as well as the life habits of the plants and animals themselves. The book is a ‘must have’ for the palaeontology enthusiast … highly recommended for anyone considering studying geology or who simply has a passion for the subject.
Earth Science Ireland, Autumn 2008

This is a lucid guide to Scotland’s unique fossil heritage, illustrated by a series of vivid reconstructions of habitats, complemented by many fine illustrations of the key fossils from each site. Sadly, we can no longer visit these sites except in our imagination, but Nigel Trewin in this lively book has provided the next best thing.
European Geologist