Here's what critics have to say about Allan's work:

Young Adult Fiction

'Blood Jaguar is a fascinating young adult novel full of mystery and suspense that you won't want to stop reading! Mr. Serafino has written a delightfully spooky book that also offers an intriguing glimpse into the past, in an ancient world so different from our own'.
-- Christina Lewis, eBook Reviews Weekly

'This story is well-written, fast-paced and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat from page one. The characters are strong and run true to form throughout the story. I've always loved stories about archaeology and the work that is done on the sites, but haven't read anything that is this well developed '...
-- Irene Marshall, Timeless Tales

'Blood Jaguar is a superb adventure-based coming-of-age novel with all the necessary ingredients to keep readers' minds off alternative forms of entertainment for the duration'.

-- Elizabeth Burton, Blue Iris Reviews

Poetry

'(Allan's) collection of poetry offers warm lights, dark shadows. Calgary poet, Allan Serafino, in his first full-length collection, offers carefully crafted and emotionally authentic narrative poems that explore the dark side of human nature.'
-- Mark Lowey, Calgary Herald