Deeply researched and beautifully written.

Michael Odell, The Times

Groundbreakers is rich with scientific and social understanding, sharp evocations of natural places and a great deal of self-knowledge. In its focus, depth, clarity and range of enquiry, it is one of the most notable works of recent nature writing.

Helen Macdonald, New Statesman

Magnificent. An elegant, enlivening and profoundly on-point portrait of a forgotten icon, and our struggle to reconcile ourselves to its return. Read cover to cover with absolute relish.

Amy-Jane Beer

Written with great passion and insight, Groundbreakers examines the joys and challenges that come with living alongside resurgent Wild Boar ... A timely and vital addition to the conservation writing canon.

Lee Schofield, author of Wild Fell

I've had the privilege of reading this book in advance, and I can tell you it's a gem.

Eoghan Daltun

The wild boar is lucky to have Lyons.

Adam Weymouth, The Sunday Times