SELECTED REVIEWS

The Monarchies of God 5: Ships From the West by Paul Kearney

"A bold, strong new voice in fantasy."

– Robert Silverberg

The Monarchies of God 4: The Second Empire by Paul Kearney

"I found it more or less impossible to put down the books... I can honestly say that I have not enjoyed a fantasy series this much in a long time."

– Fantasy Freaks

The Monarchies of God 3 - The Iron Wars by Paul Kearney

"Impressive for its human insights, its unusual take on the use of magic and its fine blending of historical elements with sheer invention."

– Locus

The Monarchies of God 2: The Heretic Kings by Paul Kearney

"One of the best fantasy works in ages... Tough, muscular realism... Kearney paints the gore, the sex, and the lust for power in vivid colour."

– SFX

The Monarchies of God 1: Hawkwood's Voyage by Paul Kearney

"Paul Kearney's Monarchies of God is simply the best fantasy series I've read in years and years."

– Steven Erikson

The Gales 3 - The Future Falls by Tanya Huff

"With geeky in-jokes, dynamic leads, convincing romantic complications, and a threat that is both unusual and wonderfully convincing, this is an enchanting example of contemporary urban fantasy."

– Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

The Gales 2 - The Wild Ways by Tanya Huff

"Quintessential Huff — sharp, clean, funny. A heady mix of music, place and people that rings true on every level."

– Green Man Review

The Gales 1 - The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff

"This enchanting, suspenseful urban fantasy should grab fans of Charles de Lint, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and Jim Butcher."

– Booklist, Starred Review

Shadowkings 3: Shadowmasque by Michael Cobley

"... a pacey action and adventure story, packed with battles, rescues and political double-dealing..."

– Infinity Plus on Shadowkings

Shadowkings 2: Shadowgod by Michael Cobley

"Shadowkings, was brutal, cruel and realistic in a way genre usually avoids. Shadowgod, his second, is not only lighter, it is better... and makes good use of the world Cobley has created... writing to rival David Gemmell."

– Jon Courtenay-Grimwood (Guardian)

Shadowkings 1 by Michael Cobley

"... a pacey action and adventure story, packed with battles, rescues and political double-dealing..."

– Infinity Plus on Shadowkings

Dark Delicacies III: Haunted by Del Howison & Jeff Gelb

"Goes a long way in proving that short story collections can be just as well-crafted as their longer format companions, and shows that the short story is alive, kicking and able to scare the pants off you."

– Green Man Review on Dark Delicacies III: Haunted

Dark Delicacies II: Fear by Del Howison & Jeff Gelb

"Showcases another stellar cast of genre specialists. These 19 unnerving and satirically macabre stories seal Dark Delicacies' good repute as sponsor of one of the best new horror anthology series."

– Booklist on Dark Delicacies II: Fear

Dark Delicacies I by Del Howison & Jeff Gelb

"This anthology […] is an all-star concert whose performers work haunting riffs on gutbucket themes […] A formidible lineup of horror's top creative talents."

– Publishers Weekly on Dark Delicacies I

Queens of Fate 1: Queen of None by Natania Barron

"A captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur's golden realm"

– Kirkus

Queens of Fate 2: Queen of Fury by Natania Barron

"Barron's delightful reinterpretation of Arthurian legends continues."

– Booklist

Queens of Fate 3: Queen of Mercy by Natania Barron

"A captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur's golden realm"

– Kirkus on Queen of None

Triggernometry 1: Triggernometry by Stark Holborn

"Clever, funny, subversive, wholly original, and packs a bigger punch than a Colt Peacemaker."

– Joanne Harris, author of The Testament of Loki, The Strawberry Thief, Chocolat & many more

Triggernometry 2: Advanced Triggernometry by Stark Holborn

"Clever, funny, subversive, wholly original, and packs a bigger punch than a Colt Peacemaker."

– Joanne Harris, author of The Testament of Loki, The Strawberry Thief, Chocolat & many more

Triggernometry 3: Triggernometry Finals by Stark Holborn

"Holborn has taken another inspired concept forward, with fast paced plotting, compelling characters and dazzling prose."

– Fantasy Hive

Yolen's Short Fiction 1: The Emerald Circus by Jane Yolen

"This excellent collection reimagines folktales, fairy tales, and sometimes historical people in new and surprising light. It is a brilliant example of short-form storytelling by one of the treasures of the science fiction community."

– Brandon Sanderson, author of Mistborn

Yolen's Short Fiction 2: The Midnight Circus by Jane Yolen

"Jane Yolen is, simply, a legend. The powerful fairy godmother of every writer working in mythic fantasy today. In these dark and wonderful stories, that legend proves itself true over and over again, a sure hand pulling aside black and gauzy curtains to reveal a blaze of genius that will light up all the secret places of your heart."

– Catherynne M. Valente, author of The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Yolen's Short Fiction 3: The Scarlet Circus by Jane Yolen

"For this whimsical collection, World Fantasy Award winner Yolen (The Midnight Circus) brings together 11 fantastical shorts centered on romantic love. Yolen's trademark fairy tale styling is on display throughout, with vivid, pithy prose animating each quirky flight of fancy."

– Publishers Weekly

The Fall of the Gas-Lit Empire 1: The Bullet-Catcher's Daughter by Rod Duncan

"Steeped in illusion and grounded in an alternative history of the Luddite Rebellion, Duncan's strong supernatural mystery serves ably as both a standalone adventure and the start to a series…"

– Publishers Weekly