“Filled with sizzling magic and intrigue. It takes the best elements of urban fantasy, mixes it with some good old-fashioned noir mystery, tosses in a dash of romance and a lot of high-octane action, shakes, stirs, and serves.” - SF Site I would, could, have, and will continue to recommend for as long as my breath holds out. “A real page-turner, with the classic plot of a kingdom threatened by both an outside invader and internal treachery enlivened by an abundance of original details and sheer storytelling gusto. This page-turner bodes well for future volumes.” - Publishers Weekly Butcher does a thorough job of world-building, to say nothing of developing his action scenes with an abundance of convincing detail. “With strong, likable characters and a graceful storytelling style, this series debut should appeal to fans of epic fantasy.” - Library Journal the start of a promising series.” - Locus

“Butcher has created a fascinating world and magic system, and peopled it with some truly engaging characters - and intriguing hints of a great Destiny. Deborah Chester, national bestselling author of The King Betrayed “Filled with plot twists and white-knuckled suspense, this is a ripping good yarn that delivers terrific magic and non-stop action. Butcher’s book is sharp, fast-moving, full of deadly dangers and double dealing.” - New York Times bestselling author Simon R. It’s the men and women on the ground, at the cutting edge, who get to decide all the things that really matter. Like Tolkien, Butcher’s book understands that even the greatest of stories can be guided by the smallest of people. “Jim Butcher’s new novel is epic fantasy in the best way, inspired by Tolkien, but not just another imitation.

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